I recently purchased the Neutrogena Ageless Intensives Tone Correcting Concentrated Serum to treat the hyperpigmentation that is currently affecting my face. I have hyperpigmentation on my forehead, cheeks, as well as a small amount on my chin. It is most noticeable on my forehead. I have been wanting to …

I’ve tried a few Bodyglide products in the last year, and have really liked them all. I’ve got a bodyglide stick for my inner thighs to prevent chaffing when I’m walking, and I also use a different stick for my feet to prevent blisters and soreness caused by my …

DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol bitartrate) —“ not to be confused with DHEA! - is a “nutraceutical” that is supposed to supplement the gradually declining levels of the same substance in the body over the years. As a dietary supplement it is used to enhance the cognitive capabilities of the mind, thus …

I have a family, chores and work to do. Like most people, I have a busy life. I can’t lie around all day when a migraine comes on.
Being out in the sun all day brings on some pretty bad headaches sometimes, as does stress, loud …

I have a teenage son that has Autism. For years we have tried counseling, life-style adjustments, and other methods of reaching him. The hardest thing that we have had to cope with was his rising anxiety and frustrations. They could be brought about from the smallest thing and it …

Since I started my period during my teenage years and before I got pregnant with my first child, I experienced painful monthly cramps on the first day which hurt so much that I always ended up missing school or work because I was confined to the bed to rest. …

Airborne is a great product to use at the first sign of a cold. It is not medicine in the strictest sene, but a concentration of vitamnis and minerals. At the first sign of a cold, I love to use Airborne.
The tablets dissolve in water and are easy to …

I have been on Methotrexate about 5 years. It was prescribed for me because I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. There came a time I was fed up with the various medicines I was taking, so in an act of defiance I just stopped taking all my Rheumatoid Arthritis meds.
I …

I recently tried a Walgreens vaporizing steam liquid that I felt was very effective in relieving my sinus congestion, so when I saw that Vicks had a similar product, I wanted to try it. Price wise, this was about $3 more expensive for the exact same amount of liquid, …

I live in a tropical country where there are only two seasons, dry and wet season. During dry season, it is so hot that people mostly suffer from dehydration and heat stroke. During wet season, people commonly experience coughs and colds. As much as possible, we try to find …

I know that diarrhea is not a pleasant subject to discuus, but it is a very common problem that needs attention.Imodium A-D is a medication that treats your diarrhea effectively.If you have a sensitive stomach and are therefore prone to some nasty attacks to diarrhea, it is definitely a …

Emetrol is an over the counter medication that relieves nausea, upset stomach, and vomiting. It is safe to use between adults and children as young as two. It is supposed to calm and aid the horrible side effects of relentless nausea like, stomach cramps and vomiting. In my experiences, …

I took Sangobion when I experienced insomnia while I was till in law school. I am very conscious about my healthy that I rather self medicate to replenish whatever is lost in the body. I am just so conscious about everything without even knowing the true purpose of this …

Although I don’t have severe dandruff, I do get the occasional flakes during the winter months, and I do get an itchy scalp when it’s really cold and dry outside. I have tried medicated shampoos in the past, and overall they are all good for removing flakes and …

In my medical practice as a physician, I usually encounter in-patients and even out-patients having problems with being underweight and having loss of appetite. These problems may be due to another health problem such as depression, chronic illness, etc.
Everytime I encounter such clinical problem, I always recommend my …

I don’t like pain killers because I am always afraid to become addicted to them but also that after some time I would need higher amount of it to kill the pain. So I prefer using gels than pills.
Yesterday I left the house and it wasn’t raining so I …

The Dettol Antiseptic Cream Moisturizing formula is a must in my family first aid box at all times.
The wonderful antiseptic cream comes in an easy to use squeeze tube of 30gm packed inside a paper box and costs about $S5.00 and is available at any drugstore both online …

It is such a relief for me to have a dose of Astring-o-Sol candy. Just recently for my itchy throat resulting to dry coughs. This candy is something new to me so I was a bit hesitant to try the candy because Astring-O-Sol is only famous for their mouthwash …

I am not someone who is known to come down with Cold & Flu very often but there are times when I do and when that happens I would be seriously down with high body temperature, sleeplessness, body ache, headache and blocked nose in short, I would get the …

As someone who suffers from chronic dry eyes, I have tried various different prescription eye drops trying to find relief. My doctor finally had me try Restasis in the hope that it would help my condition. I only had to use it twice a day, which is very convenient, …

It is about that time of the month, where the water retention and the heavy cramps come. I really hate how much periods get me down. I get immobile because I just curl up into a ball because of so much back pain and menstrual cramps. I was given …

This is a topical gel for scar therapy. This means that it is a gel that is for external use only. It is said to reduce the appearance of scars. Because I recently obtained a scar from an injury, I will evaluate this product’s effectiveness. A lot of people …

My eyes are weak. Some months ago I went to a doctor to check my eyes. He suggested me to take carboxy methylcellulose sodium lubricant for my eyes. This medicine is found in a little sized plastic bottle. It is a liquid medicine. The tube contains 10ml medicine. Doctor …

Due to the attack of severe cold, apart having a stiff body and running nose- my ear ache seemed to be just unbearable. Sometimes the ear ache would become so severe that it would give rise to a severe headache too. Although pain relievers and my doctor’s prescription of …

My day job requires me to stay in front of the computer for 8 or more hours. Most of the time, my company requires me to work overtime especially when there are deadlines. I suspect this as the cause of my frequent migraines. At first my right eye begins …

I do not find myself suffering from headaches often, but when I do they are really bad. I hate having to deal with intense headaches because they basically debilitate me. I often have to take a medication that can take the headache away in order to function properly throughout …

I started trying Aleve pain reliever when I had problems with my arthritis. My doctor said that he could prescribe something stronger or I could start with the Aleve. I thought that I would go ahead and try the Aleve.
The Aleve is very effective. I …

I have bad joint pains in my hands, knees and elbows. I believe it is do to sitting in the chair doing freelance writing all day. However, one of the supplements I have been using to relieve my joint pains and help keep them healthy is the Spring Valley …

I was in the grocery store with my boyfriend and he looked at me, said your eyeballs are really red, and asked if I was okay. I was like yes, but my allergies are acting up and my eyes will not stop watering. So, he headed over to the …

I have this recurrent Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) for years but this time is quite severe. I’ve ignored its sharp pain before and after urination for 3 days but the next day I finally gave up. I was getting uneasy, urinating was hell pain! I go …

I have a mild case of eczema which started when I entered my 20s. On its worst days, half of my face, ears, forehead and my eyebrow area experience redness, blotches, and flaking. It was at its worst around 2 weeks ago, and it was becoming very …

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 …

Like a typical, self-medicating person, I looked at over-the-counter meds the time I was hit by a stubborn cough. I already saw it coming after a brief period of fever and cold. It happened during those cough-stricken parts of the year, when getting sick was more normal …

Nexium 40mg is wonderful. I take 1 capsule every morning ,going on 5 years now.I have tried every OTC stomach medicine known to man for stomach problems and Nexium has made my life less painful. Nexium 40mg really works. I love it. If you have Gerd or …

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 …

Like Pepto Bismol, Sudafed is one of those medicines that has been around for several years. Most of todays adults grew up on Sudafed and are now giving it to their children. I am no different, and although I do not have children of my own, I have used …

I have had problems with muscle aches for the past year. Pain pills do not always work, and always cause some long term issues. I have recently been using more rubs and trying to find rubs that get rid of the pain, and don’t smell horribly. I have had …

My son had a fever few days ago. I did not have paracetamol stock for the children. So I went immediately to the drug store to get the right medicine to bring down his fever. The sales lady gave me Proris Syrup forte after asking me about my son’s …

Once I had made the decision to have breast augmentation I realized there are many factors to be taken into account deciding on a surgeon, type of implants and the result that I wanted to achieve. I made up my mind over a few years and started to put …

To me, Ecotrin is a very effective pain reliever and anti inflammatory. I have a neck and shoulder problem that sometimes causes me horrific pain. Nothing really seems to help except rest, because i can’t even turn my head when the pain of my pinched nerve strikes. …

I gave birth to my son at the Ciudad Medica Zamboanga Hospital, and I can say that I really felt I was in good hands during my confinement.
From the time I checked into the emergency room for prepping, the …

I have been taking the PREMSYN PMS maximum strength caplets for years now. I have always had a lot of problems with PMS(Premenstral syndrome) my whole life. It is a real problem for some women. I have all the symptoms, water weight, tension, headache, backache. I always know when …

Effexor is a medication that most doctors prescribe for depression. I myself have been on Effexor 2 times in the past. The first time I did not remain on it long enough to really see any effects. But, the second time, was a whole nother story.
The …

Mucinex DM is an over the counter medication useful in treating congestion and coughs. Every Mucinex tablet contains 1200 mg guaifenesin and 60 mg dextromethorphan HBr, which aids in suppressing coughs and loosening up mucous, respectively. I purchased Mucinex at the recommendation of my physician when a family member …

Before I had my son, I was never really interested in engaging in anything sexual. You could say that I was indeed, waiting to find that special person. And when I finally did find him, my plans on waiting didn’t fan out as I had planned.
I ended up getting …

There are a lot of brands of Vitamin C’s in the market, but what I particularly like about Fern-C is that it’s safe to drink when you have an empty stomach and you won’t get acidic from drinking it unlike other harsh brands of Vitamin C. I think it’s …

Azythromycin is an antibiotic medication that I took for my respiratory infection in my throat. I had an infection and I was sick from it with sputum and coughing. I was kind of ill. I was prescribed to take this and my infection went away within the first week …

I tried Ascof Lagundi Cough Medicine once, and I was pretty satisfied with the result. But the best result of this medicine I saw with my sister in law. For a brief background, my sister in law had a problem with a sudden appearance of pimples on her face, …

I have been using Tempra Forte since my son was about 3 years old. My Paediatrician had recommended it to me when my son was sick. My son was having a bad fever at that time because of an infection and we desperately need help since it was my …

Levothyroxine is also known as Levothroid, Levoxyl, Synthroid and Unithroid. This medication is prescribed to patients when they have low thyroid. The medical term is Hypothyroidism. It is important that our bodies have the proper amount of the thyroid hormone. The symptoms of low thyroid are: feeling cold, very …