As a diabetic, I have a tendency to get many yeast infections. I saw this product at a health food store and wanted to give it a try. Yeast infections can be painful, miserable, and expensive to treat. This product is a spray that you use …

I had a bad headache at a friends, and the only thing she had on hand was BC powder for me to take. I do not really understand, why anyone wouldever purchase this stuff. It is a powder that you put on your tounge to relieve the pain. It …

I was taking my Zyrtec, or started taking it anyway, about three weeks ago. It may seem late in the season for most people to start taking an allergy medication, but I thought I was going to escape having to deal with allergies again this year until it just …

I become extra cautious for my wife’s overall health when I was told by my family doctor that she is pregnant. I have heard that being in good health is necessary for the concerned woman and the fetus. My wife was already suffering from an acute disease hence being …

Last year I had a very bad cold which leaded to horrific sinus congestion and ultimately the worst earache that I even had in my life. I don’t even remember, prior to this incident when I even had an earache. They are not something that I get …

One of the biggest issues that I have with my personal appearance is the many scars that I have on my legs. I have my mother’s genes in that I scar very easily and since I have an olive skin tone they are very ugly raised, purple scars that …

During my childhood days, I knew just one medicine that my mother was giving me whenever I got feverish. It was Medicol. It was the only Paracetamol that my mother and even my neighbors were actually using to heal fever. I could remember that whenever I have fever …

I am not a particularly enthusiastic proponent of mood-altering chemicals, especially those produced by pharmaceutical companies. However, I do believe that sertraline (known under various trade names: Zoloft, Lustral, Apo-Sertral, Asentra, etc.) may have improved my life. Please, be aware that this substance is highly contentious and can produce a …

A few weeks back when I happened to visit one of cousins this vacation, I happened to accidentally slip off the stairs and this incident almost left me feeling in pain and discomfort. As I tripped down the stairs and landed on my back, I experienced an acute back …

When I first started taking birth control pills, I had a lot of problems with cramping, irregularity, nausea, spotting, etc. I tried many different kinds and had no luck. Finally I switched to Ortho Tri-Cycline and since the first day I started it, I have never had a single …

Cold season is probably one of my worst seasons. Because of that, I am sick for the majority of winter. This year, I decided to take a stand against it. I tried Thera Flu Warming PM. This is a syrup that warms the body just enough to burn out …

I’ve noticed that more and more people are taking aspirin for headaches in the Philippines, the Paracetamol hype has finally died down. And thank god, too because Paracetamol costs a lot more than Advil. I guess it’s because of the long term side effects of aspirin (which is not …

This acne cream has a unique feature- it comes in little one use packages that squeeze out just the right amount, without getting any cream on your fingers. This is especially nice because the active ingredient in this cream (benzoyl peroxide) tends to bleach blue dyes, and it …

I’ve known Sebo De Macho since I was a kid. I used to see my mother applying Sebo de macho. It is a white substance that looks like a frozen edible oil. My mother would apply this on her scar and when I asked her what that thing is …

I’ve been on Desogen birth control pills for many years now, and although I can’t say that I am side effect free, I can say that they are better than any of the other pills I tried. I did not experience any weight gain with these, except for …

I have been taking high strength oil of peppermint tablets for a short while. I suffer with IBS and also often get indigestion. My mum had been encouraging me for months to try high strength oil of peppermint tablets and I’d been reluctant. Simply because I …

I believe some of you ever heard about Purol brand. In my own country, Purol is a known brand that make powder for allergic skin. But in Europe, we can also find Purol ointment.
I always have this product in the house. One of my kid often get allergic reaction …

My doctor recommended that I take Magnesium 250 mg twice a day for the treatment of hot flashes that I was experiencing after undergoing a hysterectomy. The hot flashes came almost immediately and were so unbearable that they were disruptive to my day to day living. Sleeping …

I developed allergic reactions to mefenamic acid and ibuprofen recently, after several years of downing Alaxan or Advil whenever headaches or cramps strike. That scared me a bit because I had become dependent on them most specially when the pains that come with the “monthly visitor” visits. I’m also …

A(H1N1) virus has been rampant this year and had caused several related diseases to the public. As for me, I had the common influenza too along with respiratory tract infection. After consulting my physician, she prescribed me with a very pricey medicine. It is called Bactolav (co-amoxiclav) which …

My sinuses were killing me and I hate traditional nasal sprays as they always have an odour and taste terrible, Avamys fluticasone furoate nasal spray does seem to be the exception to the rule. When my Physician recommended Avamys I was sceptical and the long name simply confused …

I have been having eye problems in the last few days as with the heat I get a lot of troubles (hydrosis) in my hands. I had to put some plasters to cover my allergies because when I cook not only is it unhygienic but I get stinging …

Not getting enough sleep has been a constant problem in my life, for as long as I can remember. Even as a pre-teen, I remember laying in bed, getting up two hours later and crying to my mom that no matter what I did, I just couldn’t fall asleep. …

I have been a person with allergies all my life. I’m allergic to dust, pollen, cats, dogs, pretty much anything with fur. This has really been unfortunate for me, as I love animals and being outside whenever possible. After a visit to my allergist last fall, Singulair was recommended …

I like to keep my medicine cabinet stocked with first aid items in case something happens. I often have my grandchildren over and they get cuts and bruises just from everyday play sometimes. I purchased Bactine Pain Relieving Cleansing Spray to add to the medicine cabinet because my grandmother …

About a few weeks ago, I went with some friends and went camping down at Lake Mead in Las Vegas. The weather was super hot but at the same time it was very nice down near the water. However, my allergies started to kick up and near sundown, my entire …

Of all contraceptive methods available for women, I prefer to use the oral pill. For me this is the most safe and convenient way of birth control. At first I was hesitant for this because some advised me to go for the natural method. But for me who has …

OTC (over the counter) product the generic to Zyrtec - which is exactly the same thing, but price for 14 tablets (2 weeks worth) is $11.89 compared to Zyrtec at $14.39
I’ve had horrible seasonal allergies since I was a kid and trying to wear mascara in middle school was …

In 2008 I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. My doctors told me there was no cure and no treatments and I would have to wait it out.
So there I was for two years, exhausted and suffering from painful aches. Luckily for me I was referred to …

I found out lately that my daughter has lice which I consider already serious because she already have bites at the back of her ears and on her head as well. What kind of mom won’t take action on that? And knowing that other people would …

I hate vegetables; maybe this is the reason why I got constipated. Another reason could be my lack of physical exercise. I have tried several laxatives in the market but none seemed to work for me. I didn’t get the results that I wanted to, so I searched. Struggling …

In my line of work, there are times that I forget to eat due to the enormous number of patients that I have to take care and handle. This often leads to hyperacidity in my stomach. I know when I’m about to have it when there’s just too much …

As much as I love shopping at Wal-Mart, I am not a big fan of their EQUATE product line. I think most of it smells funky.
So with great reserve I purchased a tube of the Equate Triple Antibacterial Ointment, mostly because it was about half the …

Two years back I was sick. I used to be dull in all my activities and could not able to pay attention on anything properly, and used to sleep for more hours during the day and suffered from lot of hair loss. My husband take me to Dr.Nanda …

I hurt my right wrist a couple of days ago and, because I’m right handed, have found I need to cope with the pain while it heals.
Not wanting to pop Tylenol every few hours throughout the day, I decided to try Aleve for the first time. I now …

I went to the doctor’s office some month’s ago and was diagnosed with an ear infection in by my general practitioner. Along with a bottle of ear drops and some cataflam tablets, since I was having some pain with it, she also prescribed some Augmentin 1GM tablets for …

Most ladies suffer from menstrual cramps or dysmenorrheal pains. I have a friend who looks pale and irritated during her menstruation. She had several reproductive health check-ups and there’s something wrong with the formation of uterus that causes her dysmenorrhea. And can only be minimized when she’ll have a …

I recently had two break dance performances on stage on alternative days. For these I trained very hard daily for two weeks. Obviously with break dancing putting a lot of strain on your muscles, and with me getting little rest due to the pressure of the performances I started …

I like to take cough drops in order to get my throat feeling better and to stop the incessant hacking that I sometimes get from a dry throat. My father uses Halls Defense Vitamin C Drops and suggested that I do the same to get the extra vitamin C …

I used to never get migraines. The most I would get is a little headache when I was sick or something. But, when I turned 17, I started getting the most painful headaches ever, and when I described them to my mom, she told me what it was: a …

I am a mother of two healthy children at the age of 29. At my early age I decided to have an IUD for family planning purposes.
For your information, IUD is a small object that is inserted through …

When it comes to fevers and headaches, I trust only Tempra Forte. I think it is the safest and the most effective medication for ordinary headache or even fever. For my family, especially for the kids if they got feverish, I give them at once …

I remember being a walking-talking acne in high school, it was not easy or fun. I hate the fact that I can’t touch my face without hurting. It was frustrating and it pretty much consumes my time figuring out how to get rid of them. I tried all the …

Coldarin one of most trusted medicine we have been using for years now in our household. Common cold ,as the name suggest, is very common and doesn’t wait for any season, be it summer or winter someone in the house catches this disease and though small it can cause …

Chantix is a prescription medication used to help patients quit smoking. I had smoked for about 20 years, and was ready to quit. Even though I was not a heavy smoker, only about 4-5 cigarettes per day, I still found it quite difficult to break the smoking …

When my 4 year old daughter has an increase in temperature, I right away administer a teaspoon of Tempra forte. Tempra forte is
paracetamol (I’d say, roughly equivalent to acetaminophen) suspension for children which comes in a variety of kiddie flavors. I trust this brand because my parents themselves …

It’s unavoidable how kids would get sick often. They are so fragile and vulnerable of all these microorganisms that they pick up everywhere when they are playing. Sometimes, they actually get sick from playing with friends who have cough and colds. These conditions are easily transmitted by hand-to-hand then …

I underwent a surgery last year. They had to remove some stones that were found in my gallbladder. The surgery took shorter than usual compared to the conventional type of surgery for my condition. I was back in my room in a matter of 6 hours. The surgery was …

The Personal Care Vaporizing Chest Rub is a brand of medication sold at Dollar Tree stores for one dollar. For one dollar, a person can purchase a four ounce jar of this medicated rub that’s designed to provide relief from nasal congestion and make a person cough less when …

I hate having a cold. I do not know anyone who particularly enjoys it except for kids who get the day off school than I guess there is a silver lining there. However, for adults having a cold severely interrupts our day and mine is no different. …