I am one of those people who think that it is very important to have a well thought out vitamin and mineral regimen to help keep ourselves and our families healthy and happy. I really believe that Omega-3’s are one of the most beneficial vitamins that we as human …

My father often complains about how his eyes hurts most of the time and he kind of feel a bit blurred whenever he reads, now my father don’t use any eye glasses at his age his vision is still 20/20, I think that’s why as of now my vision …

Claritin is an allergy symptom relieving medicine, which is supposed to suppress allergy symptoms quickly after they begin. It’s approaching spring time, which is practically a code word for allergy season. After a particularly bad bout of allergies, I went over to the nearest drugstore to buy myself a …

Yes folks, after buying a second hand pair of shoes, I found myself the unlucky recipient of a plantar wart. Immediatly I went to the drug store, to get some help. Dr. Scholl’s has always been a brand I trust, (love their insoles) so naturally I didn’t go the …

I first encountered thermacare like many other products when I had a coupon for it. There are so many different medications and products at the store and I never know which will work great and which will be total duds. Luckily for me if you watch carefully …

I was prescribed Lorazepam after having a few consistent panic attacks. I see someone else reviewed this drug as being a sleeping pill but I have never heard of it for that purpose. Anyway, my panic attacks became worse, making me afraid to go out in public …

Another product that I tend to keep in the house for when I have a sore Throat is these sweets. I came across them about 2 years ago and think I mainly only tried them because they were a larger bag that the other packs and they cost less …

I have been looking for something to deal with my dry skin areas. The skin becomes dry, starts to peel and eventually looks like a nasty rash. I hate dealing with this problem because it can happen on any part of the body. I especially hate when it happens …

This spray against scabies is rather difficult to obtain in the drug stores in my area, but it was available at the time when I needed it. Regrettably I got scabies when I was living in the dormitory at the university. There was an infection, and I was unlucky …

About a year ago, I was at a Holistic Festival at a nearby trade center, and there was a gentleman there selling Emu Oil products. I’ve never really read or heard much about Emu Oil or its properties, so I stopped to talk to him a bit about it. …

Biotene Oral Balance Dry Mouth Moisturizer Gel is a product I had to use once when I had work done at the dentist and he recommended that I use this product for a couple of weeks until my mouth had fully healed. This gel really proved to be incredibly …

I honestly didn’t even know that Alka-Selzter came out with a liquid for cold symptom relief. I’d always associated their products with the dissolvable tablets that you drink in a glass of water. But, I’ve always liked Alka-Seltzer products, so didn’t have a problem spending the $5 to buy …

Since I moved to Europe, I have a problem with losing hair. I don’t know why. I think it has to do with the water or the humidity of the air in the place where I am living. When I still lived in tropical country, I had no problem …

HQ Skin lightening gel from Neoceuticals is a good gel formulated for freckles, age spots, other discolorations in pregnancy and by use of contraceptives. I had skin discoloration problems on my chin area and the doctor recommended this gel from Neoceuticals, Neostrata, US. In my opinion …

Equate: Lozenges Zinc All Natural Cherry Cough & Cold work well in helping to cut short the time period in which I have a cold. Not only do my colds leave me sooner, but also, taking this medicine in fact helps to reduce the severity of my colds as …

The age old trusted by mothers Woodward’s Celebrated Gripe Water is a must have in my medicine cabinet at home.
Initially I always associated Gripe Water with infants because I have never seen adults using it. My mother gave it to me and my siblings when we …

I always take Tempra Forte whenever I have the Flu or Trangkaso in tagalog. I don’t know but I have this mental thought that Tempra is for strong fevers. I haven’t tried the liquid solution of Tempra yet but I surely experienced the tablet form. Eversince I was a …

Losec tablets com in a pact of 28 tablets and they can be 20mg or 40mg depending on what you are taking them for. This medicine is often prescribed for dyspepsia, duodenal ulcers, zollinger-ellison syndrome (excess hydrochloric acid produced in the stomach! This causes a lot of discomfort and …

I was given this prescription medicine after I was discharged from the hospital after giving birth to my first child. It was mean to minimize the pain I was feeling related to childbirth and to expedite the healing process overall. I trusted my doctor so I did not hesitate …

I have noticed lately that many different medicinal companies are really trying to out do each other. I guess they all want to create products that do what every other product does only supposedly better. I have noticed lately that Advil is one of these companies that is getting …

I suffer from the same dilemna as many women,(and probably plenty of men as well), - being married to someone who snores very loudly.
Unless you are in that situation, it’s hard to even begin to grasp how excessive snoring can affect the sleep of not only the person who …

I had acute bacterial sinusitis 6 months ago which caused me to have stuffy nose with yellowish nasal discharge. I had a severe case of throbbing headache especially around the eye area and high grade fever. It was so bad I had to absent from my work for more …

Whenever I find myself dealing with a sore throat, I have to purchase some sort of medication to deal with it. I always try to tough it out at first, but after a day or two of a throbbing throat pain, I usually rush to the store to see …

I came to know about Glutaphos, the brain vitamin through a magazine ad. As I do have good experiences from another brain vitamin which is Memory Plus, I was quite attracted to try Glutaphos as well. My daily activities need more concentration and a lot of alertness so I …

I always have trouble with my stomach. I mean, if I skipped meals or drank too much soda/coffee/tea, I would always suffer of hyperacidity and frequent belching. So I went to a gastro-entorologist to have my stomach checked, and he prescribed Zantac 75mg for me to try out for …

This review is about Marvelon Contraceptive Pills. I was previously using Trust Contraceptive Pills but they all made me bloat. So I went to to the OB Gyne to ask for advise. I would like to use a pill that will not make me gain weight. The doctor said …

Ever since I was little boy, Eno Sparkling Antacid Solute has always been around and has been a big part of the family although it is one of those things one tends to take for granted.
The first time I used Eno was when I had a hectic stomach ache …

It’s hard to take some sort of medicine without a doctors prescription, but I am glad that there’s analgesic that I can take that is harmless. This Biogesic paracetamol can take even without taking a full meal, I been using this analgesic-antipyretic medicine for so long and it helps …

I am on the Depo Provera shot, and I have been on it for almost two years. I don’t have insurance, so I go to the health department. My docter said she wants me two get on a different birth control in two more years. The reason she wants …

This is a Walgreen’s muscle and joint ointment comparable to Bengay. It comes in a yellow tube that has Muscle and Joint written in big bold letters. It is a greaseless gel that also has a vanishing scent.
When I was pregnant, I acquired the worst pain from sciatica …

When I originally bought Excedrin, it was solely because it was the only medicine that works when I have a bad headache. What I’ve discovered recently is it is a product that is good for so much more.
A short while ago, I developed a bad case of gingivitis. This …

I was working on a stressful and busy afternoon shift in the hospital. One of my colleague who was to work with me that day called in sick. So, I was left in charge with the whole emergency department. I was juggling from one patient to the next. I …

Dry eyes is a problem of many people nowadays. Because of that treatment is very important. I have this problem more than two years and curement is not possible. It all started after a surgery because I suffered the problem of double vision and it was impossible to live …

Silent Night is a product made by Nature’s Way. I purchased this at Wegman’s. I was interested in trying this because the main ingredient in this over the counter sleep aid is Valerian. I have long used Valerian to help me to relax and to sleep.
Nature’s …

I have only been “diagnosed diabetic” (Type 2, early stages) for a mere four weeks. However, I have grown really close to my daily self testing of my blood glucose. I use the One Touch Ultra Mini model. This meter has a totally different shape than most other meters …

I hate dealing with my baby when he is fussy. He does not often get fussy, but usually gets this way when he has a cold or after his vaccines. He got some vaccines a couple of months ago, that really made him act outrageous. I was upset that …

Depakote is a drug that is administered for the control of seizures as well as migrain headaches and manic-depressive illness (a phase of bi-polar disorder.) Like all medications, Depakote comes with a long list of possible side effects and a warning not to take this medication if you …

Nasacort AQ Nasal Spray was prescribed to me by my doctor after I had unsuccessfully used Flonase as a nasal spray for my allergies and almost constantly stuffed up sinus cavities. Flonase had made me have migraines. The doctor told me that Nasacort did not have the …

I have had back pain for over 15 years, and I am always searching for a product that will take some of the pain away so I can function throughout my day.
I am not a big fan of prescription pain medication because I am afraid that I could become …

I had taken Excedrin for headaches in the past. I had a migrane once and tried a regular Excedrin and it didn’t seem to work. So when they introduced Excedrin Migrane, I was hopful that this product would work better.
So, I picked some up to keep on …

Keep antibiotic ointment in my home is very important to me. I have small children that love to run and play and I see my fair share of scrapes. I dread the thought of infection and keep antibiotic ointments handy so that my children’s wounds will not get infected. …

I don’t regularly use Tums, but I decided to give these a try after battling a stomach flu and wanting something to ease my digestive difficulties. Part of why I never use Tums is the flavor, but when I saw that these were peppermint flavored, I decided to give …

I am a teacher and a social worker who believes that it is simply being smart to have regular check ups regarding our health. One of these check points that I find people are reticent to take care of is the HIV testing. I am delighted to write that …

I’ve never been a big fan of asprin products. They tend to upset my stomach. It doesn’t matter how many times I hear on a commercial or public service announcement that an asprin a day can reduce the risk of heart disease and a variety of other health complications, …

I usually keep some sort of antacid around the house, because my heartburn is no joke. I try to keep them in stock, but have found myself trying to find a medication at the last minute on a few occasions. On the way to work one morning I stopped …

This is one of those instances in which is pretty obvious why eucalyptus should remain an aromatherapy scent and not a flavor for anything. My husband is a huge fan of cough drops and he has never minded the medicinal taste and, at times, even seems to prefer. I, …

I love the things medicine companies are coming up with now! I have a twelve year old son who refuses to take pills unless it’s absoluely necessary, and when he gets sick it’s quite a process to give him anything to make him feel better. Earlier this year, he …

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 ate too much at a restaurant and too fast, so my tummy ached so much I couldn’t move and I wanted to throw up. I went to the pharmacy to pick up some meds because I know there is a medication for that but Domperidone was not …

I tried this once when I had dry cough. Normally if you are experiencing dry cough, it feels like your throat will be expelled from your system when you cough. It was scary, tedious and embarrassing. I had to try this because my cousin-doctor told me to do so. …