I was recently diagnosed with Prostate cancer and told by the doctors that I would need to have a radical prostate removal.
Since I live in a small community with only one hospital to choose from, I was apprehensive about the care I would receive because I had heard …

I think this week might just be the week for my cough medicine reviews. Perhaps it’s because my husband is sick and I’m starting to feel a tickle in the back of my throat, which tells me that me getting sick isn’t that far behind. So now I’m trying …

Having a little fever today? Go to the nearest drug store and get Decolsin capsules from there. I think it is the easiest way for me to reduce the fever or cough that I sometime have.. I will not wait to long to get Decolsin capsules and start to …

Allergic Rhinitis is probably one of the worst respiratory problems one can have. Typically, most people mistake this condition for a cold. Usually, a person who has this problem has a history of respiratory allergies such as asthma. When the former allergy attack was cured, the allergic reaction manifests …

Just recently, I injured my foot while trying to put something on the shelf. I’m still not sure what I did, but it hurt like heck and had me hobbling and feeling very insecure. A family member gave me a bottle of Aleve. Now I’ve heard …

Ambian is a sleep aid. I started taking Ambian when my son joined the Air Force. I could not sleep, due to the fact I was going through the empty nest syndrom and him joining the military. I went to the doctor and he put me on Ambian. The …

Symbicort is a corticosteroid that reduces and prevents inflammation of the airways. The three main ingredients in Symbicort are, budesonide, formoteral and lactose. These ingredients are in powder form and easy to inhale. On the container is a “counter” that lets you know how many doses you have used. …

Vicks vaporub is the best medicine for kids. The Vicks vaporub is in the form of gel, which can only be used externally. This is the best one of kids because as any other such products it is not very strong. When our kids suffer from …

Statin medicines are really useful for the treatment of elevated Cholestrol. These are good in reducing the total cholestrol and LDL. I have consulted the doctor with the same problem of elevated choelstrol (Total - 240, LDL - 162). The cardiologist suggested me to take the Atorvastatin, 10 mg. …

Mucinex DM is a cough medicine and cough expectorant that you can purchase over the counter. Mucinex clears up nasal congestion and helps relieve sinus infections more quickly than most medicines currently on the market. It does cost slightly more than other medicines on the shelf but is …

This summer we took the family to a local waterpark and we played in the wave pool on see through inner tubes all day long. Although we started off the day with 100 SPF sunscreen and reapplied it at three hour intervals, somehow we all came home with burns. …

Basically we picked this group of dentists on our approved dental insurance list. They have not let us down. We had a lot of dental work because both my husband and I had been out of the U.S. for years. We had been unable to find a dentist that …

I tried this vitamin c capsule when I was still working as a customer service representative in Apac Customer Service Inc. ( a call center offshore branch located in Northgate Cyberzone Alabang Muntinlupa City Philippines )
I tried this for about one month and stopped taking it because of some …

Disprin is the best pain killer for some quick relieves from head aches and other minor body pains. Staying in front of the computer for some good 10-12 hours a days really gives a very bad head ache.i am one of the few persons who just can’t stay away …

I haven’t had much luck in the testing of Nature’s Way prodcuts, but that doesn’t stop me from trying new ones every time I find them. I’m not a homeopathic enthusiast by any means, but I do like the idea of implementing natural elements where possible, and keep the …

I was give a prescription for Welbutrin by my doctor who said that it would help me with my mood swings. If you only knew how much my husband thanked the doctor before we left her office.
I was reading the directions and the little notes about things that might …

Having a cough can really mess with me, both mentally and physically. I hate unnecessary attention and it seems that every time something has a coughing spree all eyes are on them. I don’t like all eyes on me and try to avoid the situation if possible. I also …

First off, I feel the need to say that this alternative herbal supplement is on the expensive side. But that being said, it is worth every cent. Just think about what you would be paying for doctor bills and prescription medications in a year’s time. If you are anxious …

I have suffered from knee pain for years from falling on them several times over the years (call me a klutz!). I have been told by my doctor there are signs of osteo arthritis and she wanted to prescribe typical pharmaceutical drugs for the condition. I choose …

Hydroxycut is one of the weight loss pills that I decided to try. Wanting to shed a few pounds while not being able to maintain a regular exercise regime I decided that I would try Hydroxycut. I was drawn to it by an advertisement on TV and …

You would think that the new Polysporin Poly to Go First Aid Antiseptic/Pain Relieving Spray would be a big seller to parents with children who have frequent mishaps; while I am sure that this product is mainly used by parents, I have it and use it for my occasional …

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 …

Diaseptyl is one of the health care products I usually have in stock at home wherever it is. Often, I get minor scrapes or bruises while working in the garden to cooking and even cleaning. Having kids around running in the house also makes it indispensable to always have …

I got the worst cold ever and I cannot breathe due to clogged but runny nose. I used to open my mouth when I sleep and it was really difficult to get a …

YAY! Motrin came out with a PM product, and I love it! For years I’ve trusted Motrin products for minor pain relief, and it’s become a staple in my household over the years. I’ve used it for everything from lowering my temperature, which ibuprofen proucts are great for, to …

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 …

First it starts with a little bit of sore throat. The kind that goes away if I gargle with salt and water. The sore throat will thereafter be followed either by cough, colds or both and simultaneous therewith, although not often, dizziness and chills. This is how it always …

Although you don’t take this stuff internally, I have to say that this is perhaps one of the most powerful ‘medicinal’ products out there. I say this because there is no other chest and cough reliever out there that can work as fast as Vicks VapoRub Decongestant can and how! …

I have used the Anderson Ridge Veterinary Hospital for years as my primary veterinary care for my dogs and cat. Dr. Scarmardo is wonderful with the animals and a pleasure to deal with. The staff is caring and professional. They are always great about working you …

I purchased the Bliss No ‘Zit’ Sherlock Complete Acne System at Sephora for about thirty five dollars. What it is is a set of products devoted to getting rid of acne mostly with the main active ingredient being salicylic acid. I have used many products where the main active …

Headache is a universal illness which affects the common people. The normal cause of headache varies from person to person. The different types of headaches are tension, migraine, rebound, cluster, and migraine headaches. For some, the headache needs medication; while some needs only rest or a good sleep. …

I was searching for a moisturizer which was affordable yet dependable. I found many brands. One difficulty was most of the good brands were costly. Other difficulty was finding the right one for my sort of dry skin and finding one with no odor. Vaseline moisture locking lotion came …

I get terrible allergies in my eyes during the spring and fall months. If my eyes are really burning and itching, the cure for me, without a doubt, is Benadryl. Within twenty minutes after taking this over the counter medication, my eyes cease all watering and itching …

Yesterday, I had the privilege of observing the men and women who serve our veterans at the Veteran’s Hospital in Fayetteville Arkansas. I have watched them in their duties and see their commitment to these Veterans. I was there with my brother as his driver and home …

Xanax is an anti-anxiety medication available only by prescription. The generic name is alprazolam. Xanax is known to be addictive if used for a long period of time, therefore it is not prescribed as commonly as it once was. Alternatives, such as Klonopin (clonazepam) are available …

My daughter had a bad cold a while back and most of the time, we try to feed her with healthy thing to subside the symptoms. But her cold got to the point where she couldn’t sleep at night. So my wife want to see if she would take …

Have you ever had a cold or flu and you can’t sleep at night? You just can’t get comfortable? You keep having to adjust your pillow or turn side to side because you just don’t feel good. Well I have the answer! NyQuil. It is always my first choice …

I have noted that whenever my baby doesn’t respond to paracetamol during his febrile episode, I always turn to Dolan forte 200mg/5ml syrup to make a quick fix with his fever.
I have first got this idea when my baby was admitted in hospital and his fever still maintained its …

I can remember as a child, my mother would bring out a blue jar of Vick’s Vaporub anytime I had chest congestion, and she’d slap it on me before I went to bed. I would usually have my congestion broken up by the time I awoke the next …

I constantly suffer from allergies. At times I felt as if nothing could control my allergies. And even if a particular medicine was effective towards my allergies, it usually made me very sleepy, drowsy or sick to my stomach.
Well, a while ago, I began using an …

Off Insect Repellant is an extremely well known and relatively inexpensive insect repellant available in many, many stores. In my desperate attempt to fight off mosquitoes who seem drawn to me from miles around, I purchased a bottle of this, having tried a number of other brands. …

There are times when the shampoos I have used are too harsh and strong that I have flakes and dandruff on my hair, and when the cold weather comes I have a lot more dry flakes which is gross so I bought this scalp application solution, and it’s primary …

I have really watery eyes. I am not sure if it is because of dry eyes, but I do spend a lot of time with my computer and also do not get enough sleep. My eyesight is still good and I don’t wear lenses or glasses.
The watery …

Most of my family members use this skin cream since a long time but I never found a particular use for it until 3 months back when I started developing a kind of skin allergy on my upper arms and legs where the skin was getting dark with red …

As someone who gets a lot of canker sores, I use this gel to numb the pain before eating a meal or brushing my teeth. It works fine to locally numb the ulcer and the area immediately around it. After all, OraState contains about 10% Benzocaine, a …

I recently tried the Phentermine diet pill. I was pretty impressed at first. The first week I was really liking it. I had extra energy and was not hungry at all until the evening time. So I was being more active and eating less. I did loose a few …

When I was younger (in high school) I feel like I used to sweat a lot less and so I did not require much from a deodorant and I could use any on the market. I would usually just buy whichever was on sale at the supermarket when …

I tried this fast food chain near to where I was living. It was newly opened and I was told that they had a discount on all the food that I would order. So I tried it and ordered the foods that looked delicious. Later that evening, I felt …

With a husband and two kids in my household, we’re always in need of some decent cold, allergy and flu medications because if one of us isn’t sick, then the other one is. Sometimes, all of us at once! And there is just nothing more depressing than sick children …

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 …