Did you know that sweat can make you lose important electrolytes in your body? If you sweat too much without being able to replace it can lead to dehydration. This almost happened to me one time while I was jogging. I forgot that water alone can’t provide all the …

Benadryl has been a wonderful product for my whole family for many reasons. Once summer rolls around, my son and I both suffer from allergies and hay fever. This can really interfere with outdoor activities because if we’re too miserable to be outside, we find ourselves missing …

I drink a lot of caffeine to keep my headaches away. I know this is not the right answer, with being an RN and all, however I work nights and need to stay awake. When I have days off I tend to stay up …

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 …

I remember once, when I was fifteen, some three years after I had started menstruating, I woke up one morning and was bowled over by the pain of my cramping, the tightness I felt all over thanks to water weight, and this isn’t to mention the headaches and general …

Alka Seltzer has always been a staple medicine around my parent’s home. I remember that it used to be all my father would take for any illness that he had. Now that I am older, I do not necessarily use it all the time, but I will use it …

I have been taking Tegretol Retard 400mg tablets for my epilepsy for seven years now, and my experience may help others who are trying out this medication.
The tablets come with a huge list of possible side effects. Do not worry about these! If one person in a …

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 only use Petroleum Jelly whenever I have scrapes and cuts, and it does alleviate the sting, but I sometimes get the scars too. My mother bought me this Mow Sun Medical Oil which serves to soothe any pains and cuts but also kind of “closing” them as well, …

If you are thinking of taking Xyrem GHB the date rape drug for your narcolepsy, I strongly urge you to think again. 4 years ago, after just taking 4 doses of the drug, it left me with this burning feeling headache which is now full blown the most …

I recently tried a Broncolin cough drop and really liked it, but couldn’t find it again for a long while. I was told by the pharmacy I bought it at that they tend to change out their products, though may stay with the same brand, so they pointed out …

My wife was the one to get me into the whole herbal remedy thing. SO I will admit that there was a time when I wasn’t up for it. She told me that tit would be good for us to try something new as far as health wise was concerned. …

When H1N1 became an alarming disease all over the country, I myself become more protective and health conscious. Wherever place I go like dining in a restaurant, watching inside a movie house, using restrooms in malls and what not. I always wash my hands and if its not possible …

I was raised using Optrex Eye Wash products, being told that this was the best thing for tired or irritated eyes, or even minor eye infections. These days, whilst I can certainly still see the benefits of such a medicine, I must confess I prefer using different eye …

Merislon tab is a medicine to reduce the pain of vertigo patient.
2months ago, I came to my doctor, with a headache, and anything I see was spinning around. The doctor analyze myself, and concluded that I got vertigo.
So the doctor make a prescribed for me, and I bought the …

Accutane is one of the strongest anti-acne drug there is so you will first be sent to a dermatologist because other family physicians will not prescribe this. This drug is pretty expensive - a couple hundred dollars but if you are covered by the insurrance, then you are good …

When my cholesterol got really high due to a thyroid problem, my doctor’s first plan was to put me on a statin drug. I tried it, and had a very bad reaction to the drug, and refused to take another statin.
As an alternative choice, he offered me …

This capsule was prescribed by the pediatrician of my son when he was still a baby because I complained that my son was not really gaining weight and drinking milk as much as I want to. So the doctor prescribed this medicine and what she asked me to …

Whenever there is a sudden change of climate especially from scorching hot sunny to cooled down rainy weather, I will most definitely get a sore throat. My mom always says that it is common in people who have a normally higher body temperature.
When the sore throat happens it …

Few days ago, I had a little wound in my toe. But I did not really give any attention to it. I thought it will cure by it self if I keep it clean. But I was wrong. The more I walk the bigger the wound grow. So I …

I thought I would review this because I reviewed the generic form of this and gave it great reviews. This is pretty much the same thing but it is the name brand form. Zyrtec Allergy, 24 Hour is really good and really does last 24 hours long. I don’t …

I am always a victim of headaches due to stress and traffic when I’m going to and fro from home and school and, of course, I don’t always rely on tablets for pain relief because taking too much of such things is bad for the system. And besides, if …

I’ve always enjoyed taking a homeopathic approach to medicine and health care. That’s not to say I don’t take tablets and medicine in a box, that has lab-created ingredients in it, but I do tend to gravitate more towards products that at least contain SOME natural ingredients. I think …

This is a chewable antacid. The bottle contains 150 tablets.
I only get the peppermint flavored Tums. It tastes great, it quickly reduces the burning in my throat due to sour stomach. It relieves my acidity and it doesn’t have any side effects. It is much cheaper brand and …

From my experience working in heath care, I can tell you that many of my patients have been on the drug Atenol. This medicine is a beta blocker which is used to treat chest pain and high blood pressure. It can also be used on patients who have just …

I have been using Fern C Sodium Ascorbate for almost two months. A friend first introduced the product to me. I tried it to see if it really works because I have tried other brands before but have not worked good for me. I am prone to couch and …

I sometimes have problems with my lower back and shoulders aching. While I am not really sure that I know the exact cause of the problem I do know that the pain starts in my shoulders and works its way down into my lower back. It can range from …

Headache is a constant phenomenon with me, specially during summer season. Taking pain relief medicines, like Paracetamol or Ibuprofen have its own problem as overdose can have adverse reactions. My search for natural pain relief medicine ends with Sensur Roll On.

Sensur was recommended to me by one of my …

If I am the only person who has ever gotten poison ivy that did not have a rather difficult time trying to find an over the counter drug that got rid of the darn stuff, I would be readily surprised. When I got poison ivy this summer and …

Soventus is the name of the syrup, which my elder sister in law uses for her son sake. She says that this is the syrup, which she gives her son when he is having cold and cough. The cost of this syrup is very costly and …

I have an emotional attachment with the Max Hospital, Saket. My brother got here treatment for his brain surgery. The hospital is well equipped with all the latest medical appliances and undoubtedly it is one of the best centres in India to get treatment for Brain Tumor.
Brain Tumor is …

I was diagnosed with insulin resistance about eight years ago. At the time I was also diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome. In fact, it was the insulin resistance that finally sealed the deal on my PCOS diagnosis. So, for years I followed the nutritionists advice, kept my weight down …

At some point in our life we experience pain. I have started to get headaches on a somewhat regular basis and was very happy when I discovered Advil tablets. I had taken Advil previously years before, but it had been a while. Advil does an amazing job of getting …

For the past week, I’ve been battling a serious cold. I caught it from my father who also caught it from my mother. To think, I did my best to avoid coming in contact with them and still fell victim to it. I was experiencing practically every symptom imaginable. …

I have long been a supporter of the Compliments brand of products and so recently when I was feeling the summer effects of allergies and sinus congestion I bought their Allergy Sinus Medication. I don’t usually buy 2 in 1 products as I find either one or the other …

Hyland’s Calms Forte Sleep Aid, Tablets is a great choice for nights when you can not sleep due to stressing about certain things. If I am worried about something, then I simply take a couple of these tablets and then fall asleep within the hour. These tablets are all …

I can’t even say how much I love this thin strip medication through Triaminic! My kids are teenagers now, and fully capable of swallowing a pill when they aren’t feeling good, but my youngest son still prefers to take a liquid if we have it. I think I went …

I have had anxiety problems off and on for years now. The last time I went to the doctors he gave me prozac. It took away all of my anxiety problems and didn’t cause any other anxiety problems. The only thing that I did notice a little bit was …

I love fruit but because of the cost of it I don’t eat much of it. However, lately I have noticed that my skin has taken on a very yellowish hue and my nails are growing with ridges in them. My doctor said that I am vitamin C deficient …

I’ve used several products in the Nature’s Way product line, and have generally really received a lot of benefits from using them, but I honestly didn’t get as much out of this Umcka Original Liquid as I was hoping to. I started to feel the onset of a cold …

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 …

Wellbutrin SR worked well for me for a couple of years in treatment of depression. I had tried this drug when it first came out. I have to admit that I was nervous the whole time I was on this medication because it was so new at the time. …

I always have some allergic reaction, especially when I get exposed to dust and heat. But about more than two years ago, my allergic reaction really went overboard when the rashes I had became too extensive, there were big patches of reddish rashes allover my face and my …

I hate to admit it, but I’ve taken a lot of medications over the course of the last year, for a variety of problems that have been popping up like weeds in my body. Some of the most recurring problems I have are congestion due to allergies, but then …

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 …

Advil is one of those things that I pretty much grew up on. For as long as I can remember my parents have taken advil for minor aches and pain. I have to admit that now that I am an adult I too use advil for many different …

A friend recommended that I try ORA MAD The Mouth Doctor when I was complaining about problems with bad breath. On her advice, I hopped on the Internet and found a bottle for sale. I could not wait for the ORA MAD The Mouth Doctor to arrive in my …

So—¦Midol is a medication to help treat menstrual issues. But if you are not careful, you get caffeine overload! One dose of those pills is the equivalent of two cups of coffee! You might as well just drink a pot of coffee and decide you don’t want to be …

When I pass through Calgary, Alberta, driving along the Highway 1, I often drop by at the London Drugs store on 32 nd. Avenue in the northeast sector of the City. This is very easily and conveniently accessible since it is just a few minutes drive off Highway …

I didn’t even know that Vicks put out a nasal spray at all! I surprised as could be when I found it on the shelves. My kids hate nasal sprays but I’ll use them in conjunction with my other allergy medication when my allergies are really bad and the congestion …