I am fed up of writing reviews with the word —˜phlegm’ in them, but we are talking phlegm again with this one as I am reviewing Bell’s Mentholated Bronchial Balsam and I think it is excellent stuff. Out of all the many decongestants and expectorants I have been …

Late November 2011 I received a call from my doctor that my tests came back as being positive for cervical cancer. She referred me to a cancer specialist at Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City in their cancer center. From day one, everyone within the hospital complex I encountered could …

For all those people who doesn’t know aboutTramadol, it is supposed to be a non-addictive pain reliever and so very popular because of its non-addictive properties. In my quest of trying to find something to relief me from my chronic pain problems my doctor decided to prescribe me this …

I often suffer severe back problems. I therefore always try to keep some medication in the form of a cream or gel to help ease the pain when these bouts occur. I have experimented with several muscle easing gels, but the one I prefer most is Voltarol Pain-Eze Emugel.
Granted, …

Zip cal is the name of the tablets, which my doctor had prescribed me to take when I was pregnant. These are the calcium supplements, which any one can take. But the prescription of the doctor is a must. I started taking these tablets since it …

My son is 3 and half years old. He is very naughty and plays in the open ground a lot. He is having a very bad habit of licking his fingers all the time, which is really not a good thing at all. Because of this …

My mother, who is now a seller a distributor of this Monavi anti-oxidant berry juice, first came into contact with this wonderful product after one of her customers suggested it to her since she had been experiencing problems with her arthritis and pains in her bones. She went …

Dealing with my latest pains, I have found that the colder the cream or gel, the better the pain relief. Though I have had some luck with the hot cold therapy, the cold seems to really get into my muscles and work the pain away, while reducing some of …

Last week my children were feeling really sick. I knew that they had a cold, but then I started to notice that both of them were running a fever. I unfortunately did not have any medicine handy and had to send my husband to the store to purchase a …

Last summer, the weather was always changing. There comes a time when it was so hot during the day then it rains at night. Due to the sudden change of climate, my five month old baby catch up flu. Good thing, it was just a flu and no corresponding …

The cold and flu season this year (2007-2008) was extremely bad this year with an unsuspecting flu strain. One young woman in our area died from complications so when I started to sniffle and sneeze I was very concerned.
I have an autoimmune disease that makes me susceptible to bacteria …

It is unhealthy not to eat on time and to skip meals. It will lead to some digestive problems, most common is hyperacidity. During my childhood days,I loved eating junk foods and I was also fond of drinking soda. I always skipped breakfast and ate more during snack time. …

I recently got some Thompson C 1000 mg Time Release Supplements with rose hip and bioflavonoid in it, but I have to say they were not easy to swallow down at all. However, if you cut them in half with a pill cutter into four small pieces it is …

Dermoplast Pain Relieving Spray is a topical anesthetic used to reduce the pain from cuts, scrapes, burns, bites, poison ivy, blisters, sunburn, rashes, and surgical incisions. Dermoplast comes in a 3 oz spray can for easy no-touch application. It contains benzocaine which temporarily soothes pain.
I first used this product …

This is one of the first products that I’ve seen for kids or adults that come in a blueberry flavor, and it was the main reason I bought it for when my godchildren visited me. I hadn’t seen them in a while, but it always seemed they came to …

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 have always had menstrual cramps when my menstrual cycle came around, but it was only until a couple years ago when I was in my mid to late teens when my mother decided to buy Midol, a brand of pain killer for menstrual cramps that I had seen …

I have suffered with bad tonsils for my entire life. I am pushing 20 right now, and I am one of the few people I know that has not yet had my tonsils took out. There is no point in them. They do not do anything, except contribute to …

When my kids were little, I used to use Orajel brand medicines to rub on their gums when they were in pain due to teething. I hadn’t even seen this brand for years, of course I wasn’t looking, but awhile ago, I was not impressed to find that I …

Anyone tossing around the idea of quitting smoking may want to talk to their attending physician about the possibility of being prescribed Zyban. This medication can only be obtained with a prescription from a physician but can be a useful tool when trying to quit smoking. I …

Last month I had a circular rash in the nape that itched whenever I sweat or feel hot. The rash seemed to be ringworm that is very common during summer. I decided to use an over-the-counter antifungal cream to get rid of it.
I rushed to the nearest pharmacy but I …

I had been spending a lot of time on my feet and they needed some TLC so I bought Earth Therapeutics Elementals, Foot Repair Balm. The soles of my feet were dry and chafed and my skin was starting to crack, so I hoped this Foot Repair Balm would …

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 …

Long lasting pain relief. I’ve heard that far too many times and far too many times has it not been true. I was hoping beyond hope that IcyHot would come through for me when it came to my muscle pains, so I purchased the IcyHot Medicated Applicator. It’s a …

The Equate brand of suphedrine is nice off brand version of of the allergy medication. I’ve taken this this medication several times over the past few years whenever I have seasonal allergies or any type of allergic reaction at all. The small red tabs are easy to swallow. …

I sometimes have difficulty sleeping and will take Tylenol or acetaminophen as a method of relaxation. It can also be used of course as method for headache control or relief of other body aches and pains. I think that Tylenol is beneficial if taken in small amounts because …

I just moved in to my new home, it’s a older model home with a huge tree in the back. When I bought the home it was in the middle of the summer and tree was full of bright green leafs. In the fall, they turned a variety of …

Living with heartburn is something that I have learned to deal with but will never get used to. Anyone who has had constant heartburn knows it is more than uncomfortable and can drive the sanest person crazy. I hate the horrible burning sensation and regurgitation of food. I was …

I had typhoid fever 3 years ago which caused me to have spiking on and off fever, severe throbbing headache, hard cough and occasional chills. I consulted a private physician who examined me thoroughly and had my blood test done. After which, she diagnosed my condition as …

For a little while there, I was constantly getting urinary tract infections. I went through a score of medications, trying to find a pill I did not react adversely to, as well as one that would clear up the infection once and for all. One of the …

I usually don’t have problems getting to sleep but I got a two-pack of tylenol for sale at a pharmacy. One was regular and one was the new sleep aid stuff, so I thought I’d give it a try.
On the occasional night that I do feel way to energetic …

We all know that women are more prone of having a Urinary Tract Infection because Urinary Tract of women is shorter than men.
I have suffered several bouts of UTI and most of them attacked at midnight causing me some chills and fever.
When I have a UTI, my doctor always …

When I started to develop problems with arthritis in my back and hands, I avoided going to the doctor at first. Instead, I decided to try Aleve for the pain, since a friend of mine swore by it.
I had been using ibuprofen, but the effects were not …

My husband and I are planning to have another child in 2012. I prefer to use pill as an oral contraceptive. A friend introduces me to YAZ pills. At first, I was amazed on its effect. My breast got bigger and firmer. It has …

I am a nurse, and an only child. When my dad became gravely ill, I was caught between working at my home, and having to leave and drive 150 miles out of town, every 3-4 days. I was destined to meet up with staff in the worse …

This type of medicine is excellent for constant migraines, they reach my head like mad! I can’t be bothered now trying paracetamol, codemol all these medicines that try to put your mind at rest, so I thought I would try something completely new. That’s when I heard of Hopi …

Curb Your Cravings
Imagine one of those patches. You know, the kind that you stick on your arm, leg or back to curb your smoking. Now imagine that same patch, only this time, it is used to curb your hunger.
Does your head hurt? Mine does after banging it against …

I have the problem of getting wide awake in the middle of the night. It is so frustrating. It wouldn’t be so bad, except it is usually from cramps in my hands and in my feet sometimes. I don’t want to take a prescription drug. …

Apparently I snore and according to my husband I snore badly. There have been many times that my snoring has kept is both awake at night and over the last several years I have tried several rememdies to help relieve the snoring and for the most part I have …

I suffer from really debilitating period pain every month and for some inexplicable reason my doctor recently took me off my prescribed medication which was the anti-inflammatory drug, Naproxen, that was working and put me onto another painkiller which just does not work. This meant that I was …

Using a cough drop that actually works is something that has always been very important to me. I loathe dealing with a cough as well as any throat irritation. I do not always feel like taking harsh medications to deal with a cough or sore throat and will often …

I can’t stand dentists. I think they overcharge and my schedule isn’t flexible enough to make appointments weeks in advance.
That’s why I like Dr. Edwin Schuler.
When I had to have extensive dental work done, I was concerned about how I was going to pay for it. I have insurance, …

I have used this product with both my 9-year old and my 2-year old and it works well. The taste is a not so terrible tropical flavor. It costs around $4 and is good for providing relief without sleepy side effects. It contains Guaifenesin (the same stuff in Mucinex) …

Crocin syrup is used for kids to cure the saviour cold, cough and light fever. The crocin syrup is safe for kids and has no harmful chemicals, which cause any problem. I only give the Crocin syrup to my child during fever. And only if the …

While in high school I played a lot of sports from basketball to volleyball and softball. However, one large side effect of sports is Arniflora Pain Relieving Gel. My mother used this for a long time and growing up she insisted that I use it as well. Although I …

For some reason having a sore throat drives me completely insane. It does not matter if the sore throat is mild or severe, I really do not like to deal with them. I have used a few different products for my sore throats and found that some work much …

I had a premature delivery and though my health was fine,the conditions of my babies were critical. I was blessed with twins a babay boy and a baby girl. The Doctors at Maharani Shantadevi Hospital, Baroda, there Dr.Prasanna and her team had given up hope,they asked us to move …

Amitriptyline is the generic name for the tricyclic antidepressant Elavil. (I believe it is also marketed under several other names.) I have been on this drug for 23 years. Although it is an antidepressant, it is often used for other reasons– neuropathy symptoms, chronic pain, etc.
My reason for …

Everyone knows Penicillen and the magic it performs. It’s played a role in my life on three different occasions.
First, as a child, I had pneumonia. Back in those days, the doctors made house calls, which was ultra convenient. In truth, that week of illness was more …

I have been caught in many situations where pain just catches me off guard. I can go from not feeling any pain at all to having pain that is extremely intense. One day I was at work and found myself in a sticky situation. My shoulder started throbbing horribly …