I had always heard that taking Vitamin C will make you feel better if you have a cold or sore throat. I never really paid much attention to it though. I stopped by my father’s house one day and told him that I had a scratchy throat. He immediately …

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. …

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 …

I sometimes get an upset stomach because I eat the wrong things and end up with a lot of acid in my stomach. The only way to get rid of it is to take some type of acid reducer. I decided to try the store brand of acid reducer …

When I have a headache, I reach for the bottle of Tylenol Extra Strength 500 mg EZ Tabs. The pills really work wonders for me. They are great for basically any kind of pain. I use them when I have a headache and for menstrual cramps. …

Lately I have been willing to try almost anything to help me cope with the pain that I have been having through my hands, arms and neck. I have found a few products handy but I am always willing to try something new hoping to run into something miraculous. …

A cup or sip of coffee in a day is my usual routine during breakfast and going to work. I am very particular with my time travel because I need at least 2 hours to get there at my work. And due to a lot of paper works I …

I have had a few difficulties with getting to sleep at night. It gets even worse when you mix this with a cold. I found that the congestion mixed with the other body aches I was having was a recipe for disaster. I noticed myself dragging and not being …

For a week now, I have been taking other antidiarrheal medications to manage my diarrhea. Aside from my loose stools, I also had abdominal discomforts, a bloated feeling and my bowel habits was erratic. I went to the hospital to have it checked but doctors can’t seem to find …

Glucophage is a medication given to people that are diagnosed as diabetic to help with their sugar and control the levels of glucose they produce. I was diagnosed with this a while back and put on this medication when I was trying to conceive a child and it ruined …

My skin can be classified as baby’s skin. It’s so delicate and whenever I am exposed to some outdoor adventures that I cannot avoid to join especially office outings, I expect I can get coldsores somewhere. That’s how my skin and I envied those women who doesn’t have a …

I have tried Nicorette patches on three different occasions to try to boost my own will power to give up smoking.
I have found them easy to use and reasonably priced. Infact considering the price of cigarettes today I have even considered using them as a short term substitute …

I tried the Camomile clear solution, which has just changed my life to some extent. This is the solution, which is used to prevent and also to cure the acne. One of my common problems about my skin is that my skin is oily skin and as …

This Fall, after a bad bought of Bronchitis that left me quite breathless from coughing, my Physician prescribed Qvar Inhalation Aerosol.
Qvar Inhalation Aerosol, is a puffer or inhaler, that looks like any other puffer that I see asthma or environmental allergy friends use. Essentially its a small purple L-shape …

Ambien clinical name is Zolpidem is marketed as a sleep aid that does not cause addiction and has very little side effects however many people believe otherwise. Certainly my experience has been strikingly differently. Ambien upset my stomach and caused me to fall asleep quickly but wake …

Betadine Skin Cleanser is a good antiseptic to kill bacteria that dwells on the skin. I have been using this product since I was just a young kid. This antiseptic solution comes in a light blue plastic bottle with a brownish liquid solution inside. I usually buy the 60 …

Gonal-F 75IU is an injectable fertility aid that I have been using for 15 months already. I am trying to conceive for almost 2 years now and unfortunately I am one of those difficult cases in which taking fertility pills alone will not get me pregnant. Gonal-F is a …

The last time I visited my Aunt in the province, I was complaining of some back pains. I guess it was the effect of too much exposure in using the computer. I didn’t have much time to stretch out my muscles. Unfortunately at that time, I was not able …

Since I was a kid I’ve been choking down liquid cold and flu remedies. They all taste gross to me and give me heartburn. Tylenol now has their medicine in pill form so I jumped at using those as an alternative. The liquids work great — …

A few days ago I found myself searching for a pill to ease my pain. I went into a Dollar General that I often frequent and scanned the shelves, until I decided to buy some Excedrin tablets. I then noticed a similar product on the shelf for a dollar …

I slipped in the stairs and has a big swelling in the foot and i cant able to keep even a single step.There was lot of pain in my legs and need a quick remedy.My hubby went to a near by CVS pharmacy and bought this cream.I applied …

One morning I woke up with the most horrendous bladder infection that I ever had in my life. The pain was so severe I thought I was going to pass out. I also had fever and chills. I waited it out and drank lots of water …

In the recent few months, I have noticed a considerable amount of heartburn affecting my life. I went from getting it maybe once a month to getting heartburn at least 4 or 5 times per week. I sometimes feel like I cannot deal with the pain of the heartburn …

During my teenage days, I have been taking Paracetamol Biogesic when I have fever or headache. This medicine can be bought over-the counter. It is a pain reliever and antipyretic (a fever reducer). It is commonly used to treat headache, fever, cold and flu. Anyway, my experienced with …

I am sickly and I do get coughs and colds easily, most especially during the cold months. But ever since Ascof Lagundi was offered in the market, my family has been using it to treat our coughs and it works like a charm. It was my mom who brought …

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 …

I normally get some serious colds and whenever this happens, I go to see the doctor. The doctor diagnoses me and later the doctor prescribes for me some medicine. The medicine he usually prescribes for me is Alnix. This drug Alnix is an antihistamine and its chemical name is …

If you suffer from acute gastric and indigestion problem then here is complete solution for it with just no side effects what so ever.I have been using it for sometime and it just doesn’t have anything of side effects but works efficiently in solving indigestion.
We Indians mostly love Spicy …

Prilosec is for heartburn relief. My doctor suggested it to me when we were brainstorming what was causing my cough. He thought it might possibly be caused by acid reflux disease. I had been on Nexium previously and hated it. It gave me really bad side effects.
Prilosec is available …

It’s the dreaded cold and flu season again and I’m prepared. No, I haven’t had a flu shot; I’ve been using a natural product called Cold FX. It was scientifically developed and produced in Canada. It’s so effective that the NHL hockey players use it to …

Every woman knows that menstrual cramping can sometimes get the best of you. It is not always bad, but there are those days that I really don’t want to get out of bed it is so bad. I can usually stand cramps, but it depends on the area they …

I was prescribed Topamax, which is a type of an anticonvulsant that is can be used to help prevent migraines. This medication is believed to help calm down the process in our brain that leads to migraine pain.
My doctor started my out on 25mg of this …

Normally, I try to stay away from medication and just let nature take its course when it comes to healing from a cold. I don’t believe in putting all of this unnatural stuff in my body just because I’m not feeling well. When you think about it, …

Rhea Superscent Oil is made locally in my country. This is far better than another pain reliever product which is Efficascent Oil. It has stronger menthol content. This product comes in 25 ml, 50 ml and 100 ml bottle. The biggest size costs around Php50 (Philippine Peso) or just …

I lived through this product ever since I was a kid, and now, even at my mid-twenties, I still use this everyday as I can’t go on with my routine without having to use this. Vaseline is perfect for anyone, suitable for all ages since it’s for burns, cuts, …

I was taking the 28 day Alesse contraceptive pills for about 2 years. I went on birth control mainly to regulate. The pill itself helped a lot with side effects from my period, for example the length was shortened, the flow decreased, and it also helped a lot with …

I think I’m finally coming to the end of my reviews about all the allergy medicines I’ve used over the last eight years. It’s been an astronomical amount, sadly, but unfortunately it’s been a necessary journey for me. I have intense allergy symptoms that range from congestion to headaches …

I have a scoliosis (curve) in my upper back and it seems every so many months I develop muscle spasms between my scapulae. Recently, I went to a large party at a banquet facility where the DJ was set up on the dance floor behind me. I …

Flexeril is a medication that falls under the category of muscle relaxers. It comes in pill form and is not available over the counter, but can only be obtained with a physician’s prescription. Unlike a pain killer, flexeril is designed to eliminate muscular contractions and pinches by …

I have had a nasty virus for some 5-6 weeks now and I have been getting a bad headache as one of the symptoms. I had been taking normal paracetamol tablets which are effective in relieving the pain of headaches and they also take the heat off if …

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 once suffered from respiratory problems in the past and the doctor required me to take prescription medicines. Barely recovering from a rocky health, some of the medications the doctor prescribed included supplements which I suppose were given to improve my immune resistance. Part of this intervention …

America’s Best Contacts and Eyeglasses is an eyecare center that provides several services in one convenient stop - eye exams, glasses shopping, and contact lens care can all be performed in any one store. The nearest location to me was on Carl D Silver Parkway, in the Central …

Septoderm Hand Lotion is a bactericidal hand lotion. Septoderm is a company that manufactures products for dental practices. A family member is involved in the dental community, so I was able to get a bottle of this for free, but I believe it can be ordered online …

Equate Extra Strength Headache Relief Tablets is a medicine that is specifically designed to relieve throbbing headaches. That’s why if I have a headache, I take these tablets and not the tablets of a pain reliever that is formulated to address back and body pains along with headaches. If …

Some of the family members in this house got influenza and cough. This is the down side of living with big family. When somebody get sick, we need to be more careful especially if we have small children.
I had to give special protection for my children. That’s why I …

I’m all about the all natural way of doing things. Some times I am, I mean really there comes a time where you have to step back and try something new. I had never had a Ricola cough suppressent a day in my life. And I have never wanted …

I am diabetic and test my blood glucose daily. I obtained a One Touch Ultra Mini glucometer through a free offer. I love this meter. It is small and sleek and can fit anywhere. There are only two buttons on the front to use for navigating the menu, …

Aloe Mist is an alcohol-free gel spray for sunburns. This is a very smart product that should be in every beach bag. It’s much better than traditional sunburn lotions because you don’t have to rub it in. All you do is spray it on the burn. It works just …

I have been suffering with really bad cramps every time I start my menstrual cramps. Every time this happens it feels like the worst day of my life. I get fatigue, dizzy, hot sweats, and very bloated. I never want to go anywhere and always have to take the …