When it comes to heartburn, it is like I can never fight it off. I hate the way it makes me feel and it has been haunting me for the past 6 years. Though I don’t get it as often as I did before I lost weight, I do …

My family was in need of a new primary care physician recently. After contacting our insurance company we were given this office to contact. Anytime you have to change doctors it is distressing. I was a bit nervous about having to make this change. I was more nervous for …

It happens to everyone at some point or another, you eat something bad…or you just catch a stomach virus. When your stomach is not feeling its best, pepto bismol is a great thing to have around to help you out. I particularly like the liquid because I think …

My son was recently diagnosed with Anemia. He had developed pale skin and loss of appetite. The pediatrician asked for blood test where low hemoglobin count along with slightly lower Red Blood Cells was seen. The doctor prescribed Minmin Tonic and a Vitamin D3 supplement. Well, Vitamin D3 supplement …

My son had fever and colds with yellowish discharge for more than three days already thus I decided to start giving him an antibiotic to solve his health problem. However, my problem is that he doesn’t really want taking medicines especially antibiotics because most of the antibiotics he …

I noticed after switching bowling balls that my bowling fingers were hurting. When I looked at them, there were fine cracks in the skin where the ball had rubbed and dried them out. I knew then it was time to get out the Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy tube. …

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’ve had this persistent diarrhea that came back periodically. I just couldn’t trace the reason and the cause. It would strike me when I least expected it–most of the time, where I couldn’t find a nearby bathroom. This extremely annoyed me since I have tried a few antidiarrheal medications …

I’ve been having a hard time sleeping at night lately, so I’ve been feeling tired during the day. I take naps during my lunch and coffee breaks and feel energized. I just didn’t know that it could be some sort of disorder until I started oversleeping during lunch hours …

I am by no means a homeopathic nut. Though I appreciate the effects that natural remedies can sometimes have, I also appreciate the effects of modern medicine. When the two combine, however, I think you have magic, though it’s still rare to find a homeopathic-type product that works as …

Okay, I have to say that I have found a bonafide miracle. I say this because my husband, although I adore the very quicksand he walks upon, is perhaps the biggest whiniest and miserable human baby alive when it comes to being sick. Granted he isn’t sick very often, and …

How it works
Xanax basically slows the chemical movements in the brain. Which basically slows you down. It also makes you calmer and become somewhat punchy or makes you want to laugh. It can very well make you sleepy and have a increase appetite. For allot of people …

They aren’t kidding when it’s said that high blood pressure is the silent killer, because when I went to the doctor for the flu, I didn’t even know that I had high blood pressure. It was a pretty high 160/ 140 though, and my doctor wanted to watch me …

If you ever find yourself in need of a cardiologist in the Colorado Springs area I would deffinately recommend Parkside Cardiology. Although i mainly deal with Dr. Brian Metz who I honestly believe to be the best cardiologist, I have had dealings with almost everyone in the practice over …

I read an article about over the counter suppliments that were suppose to boost the immune system. One of the ones that was highly recommended was a vitamin B complex. I worked at a large retail store at the time so I was always exposed to the cold and …

Whenever I have really bad cramps, I like to take the strongest medicine I can find. Since I don’t get menstrual cramps often, they are really intense when I do get them. Ever since I had my tubes tied, it seems that the pain is worse and leaves me …

I guess a lot of different companies want to get in on the action and create products that do what every other product does. I’ve used Advil many times in the past for the relief of cramps or headaches or general aches and pains, but never knew until just recently …

If you have ever been in an accident and gotten a scar then you are probably looking for something that will help diminish the look of that scaring. This is a wish that I had during many times in my life because I have some scars from acne that …

Excedrin for Migraines is what some of us consider to be a wonder drug. If you have ever suffered migraine headaches I think you would understand that finding anything that offers some relief of the symptoms is a blessing. I typically get a migraine headache at least once a …

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 absolutely think the anti-depressant zoloft is horrible. I started taking it after my doctor prescribed it for depression and anxiety. At first I didn’t feel anything but after two weeks I started to feel terrible. This medicine made me feel like a total zombie. I was spaced out …

I have had to use Children’s pain and fever relievers on many occasions during illnesses or after receiving booster shots. I really like using Children’s Advil. Doctors do not recommend aspirin products for children and I’ve found Advil to be a great pain and fever reliever.
I especially …

This last week I tried Cleveland Pediatric Clinic again. I stopped using them years ago because of the two to three hour wait for an office visit. I decided to try them again for my children’s well child checkups.
The Dr I saw, Trina Taylor, told me she didn’t have …

I have had trouble sleeping for as long as I can remember. My problem is that I can’t seem to fall asleep very easily, and if I do manage to doze off, I don’t stay asleep throughout the night. I have tried various medications and natural …

I suffer from severe daily migraines and started taking Excedrin Migraine to help relieve pain that is associated with my migraines.
When I first stared taking this over-the-counter medication, I would take two tablets, as suggested on the package about once a day and within thirty minutes, I would …

About three months after I had my son in November, I started to have panic attacks and random feelings of impending doom. I really thought that is was my birth control messing with my hormones. It turns out that I had postpartum depression. My family doctor wrote me a prescription …

My other siblings. I hate taking their antacids because it tastes horrible; like drinking liquid baby powder flavored mint. So for minor stomach pains and gas, I usually take Kremil-S. It’s in tablet form, tastes a little minty and bitter; but definitely better tasting than other antacids. This is …

I have always been fascinated with the fact that Strepsils always does its job of providing me relief from sore throat. My favorite variant is the Strepsils Honey and Lemon and the reason why it’s my favorite is because it tastes so good, just like candy, that it doesn’t …

When I vacationed in the UK, I was befuddled by the array of new and interesting products I encountered in stores. This was never a problem, it was quite fun exploring and trying new things–until I developed a bad headache one day while out visiting the local market. On the …

When I was a teenager I came to find out that psoriasis runs in my family. I have it along my brother, and one of my sisters. It is very irritating to deal with it because the problem is in my scalp and lightly on my face depending on …

When my nieces and nephews get diarrhea, the doctor usually tells them to drink plenty of Gatorade to prevent dehydration. I never really thought it worked, until I tried it myself. I had a bout of diarrhea and I was in and out of the bathroom. I thought putting …

I have a friend that was contacted with genital herpes, unlucky for her! She was diagnosed with herpes and of course she was really depressed about it. She doesn’t know what to do and as her close friend at that time I encouraged her to follow the instructions and …

Poison ivy is all over our yard so we were trying too digging it up and get rid of it properly with suits and masks and we still go rashes. The rashes we itchy and red, but one skin care product we used to help relieve the itching and …

I frequently have migraine attacks, a condition I have for over 10 years now, and it is something I couldn’t really stand that if I could pay any money to make it go away, I would have done it long ago. Unfortunately, it doesn’t have a cure, and doctors …

From all the advertisements and commercials I’d seen, I got the idea that “Midol” would be a trusted medicine in alleviating menstrual pain and helping me feel at ease. Based off of this idea, I ended up purchasing “Midol Menstrual Complete” with the hope that I could count on …

I have been on Methotrexate about 5 years. It was prescribed for me because I have Rheumatoid Arthritis. There came a time I was fed up with the various medicines I was taking, so in an act of defiance I just stopped taking all my Rheumatoid Arthritis meds.
I …

I’ve seen Aleve in drug stores, Wal-Mart and Target stores all the time. I recognize the name but I had no idea I was using it until I looked in my medicine cabinet. It was next to the Advil bottle and the two sort of look alike. I had …

I had hospital acquired pneumonia about 3 years ago which caused me to have hard, nonproductive cough, fever and some difficulty of breathing which caused me to go on leave from my work. Because I really like to spend nothing for my antibiotics, I just dig into my …

I have had hypertension for several months now. My doctor told me that the probable cause was that I came from a family who has a long history of this illness. Because I was also suffering from another condition, my doctor was careful in prescribing me with a medication …

Not always having dental insurance can make life difficult sometimes, but I have learned over the years to get as much dental work done when I am covered, when I am an employee rather than a contractor, and only get emergency procedures done when I have no coverage. At …

My husband has many lung problems. It’s not very often that we can find something that helps him very much.
We recently moved and his new pulmonologist prescribed him this Acapella Vibratory Therapy System. He called it a “Flutter Valve” too.
This device looks like a rubber bulb, sort of like …

I am a person with severe sleep issues. My doctor prescribed Trazadone as an attempt to help with these issues. Though I was on the medication for several months, the effect was an unpleasant one. Trazadone is a non-narcotic medication aimed at helping people to fall …

Loratadine Antihistimine is a generic brand of allergy medicine designed to stop sneezing, runny nose, itchy and watery eyes, and other allergy symptoms. It is available over the counter without prescription. I tried using the Loratadine allergy medicine for weeks and it did very near nothing for me. I …

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 …

My son has recently been having chronic colds since starting preschool. He usually battles a perpetually horrific cough on and off. Finally, I took him to the doctor and she advised that we start using a nebulizer machine to help reduce risk of coughs and colds. To my astonishment, …

Since I was a little kid I always knew of gentian violet. Anytime I got a minor bruise or cut my parents would clean off the wound first and then apply some gentian violet to it.
I remember they even applied gentian violet to a rash I had gotten …

From early on, when I got a cut, scrape or mosquito bite, I knew that the green and white squirt bottle would come to the rescue to ease the pain and prevent infection. That bottle was Bactine. Bactine is still is use today. I use the …

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 …

My father is a diabetes patient and he is taking proper treatment since last three years. However, long treatment was showing severe side effects on his body and due to various related complications doctors advised us to stop that. This made me think to search for another avenue and …

As a child, I was very active and playful. I’d climb trees and race my brother through the streets of our neighborhood. I was also a very clumsy child so I would always end up with cuts and scrapes. A lot of these cuts and scrapes eventually became scars …