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 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 remember waking up one morning with an extreme urge to vomit. I was so dizzy that I couldn’t even get up from bed. I was given this new drug for my diabetes to test if it would work best for me. Unfortunately it didn’t. I vomited several times …

In 2002 I discovered my three year old son had asthma. The doctors told us it was due to allergies. It was a very hard time for him. Always having to watch how much he played outside, never being able to run as fast as he …

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 …

I have always had a tough time sleeping but never wanted to become dependent on those prescription medications. So I went to my local pharmacy one day and asked my pharmacist what he recommended. He told me to try Tylenol PM. He said it would not …

My nick name is Sneezy or some unkind Spanish friends called me “Mocosa”! Why? well because for as long as I know I have been plagued with allergies. I wake up some mornings with me sinuses full, and when I blow my nose it does not all clear away. …

If you’re having problems with odor, sweat, or would just like to feel fresher especially during your menstrual period, I would highly recommend Nature’s Way Chlorofresh Chlorophyll Concentrate Internal Deodorant. Chlorofresh are softgel capsules that reduce sweat and odors which start from the inside. It was recommended …

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’ve been in search for a good medication for my seborrheic dermatitis. It’s a condition where my scalp gets very itchy, inflamed and becomes scaly. I have tried a few medicines in the past but wasn’t impressed by the side effects that it caused. So, decided to ask people …

I have been taking Abilify for bipolar disorder in 10 or 15 mg pill form daily on-and-off for three years - since I started Prozac. My relationship with the drug has changed over time, becoming more favorable since the beginning.
The first time I took Abilify was on an empty …

6 months ago, I weighed in at 140 pounds. With a height of 5 feet, I was already considered obese. I tried different diets and weight loss pills but I did not find one that made me lose weight. A friend introduced me to Sibutramine and …

I am sure you have seen the commercials for the products like head on which promises you simple relief for your head ache and Renewin which works the same by rolling the thing onto the section where you need it and you will experience joint pain relief. Well, since …

Visine All Day Itch Relief eye drops are amazing. Wearing contacts sometimes irritates my eyes and causes them to become red and itchy. Now, I’m always hesitant to put any drops into my eyes, because I don’t like the way they feel, but a coworker suggested Visine …

Because my mom and dad and several other family members spend so much time in our kitchen (and I suppose because they also are a bit on the clumsy side - peace guys!), they end up with cuts and burns rather occasionally. Plus my little nephew loves running around …

Buckley’s Cough Syrup is the worst stuff I have ever put into my mouth. Ooh my gosh, it tastes terrible! It’s sort of how I imagine it would be to drink liquid Vicks Vapo-rub. Just awful. I used to be force fed this stuff as a child and the …

The painful tingling sensation that I had been feeling in my hands was starting to become worse. I have found myself dealing with this pain as best I know how, but have to switch medications often. My body is one of those that can get used to a medication …

I use to think that all eye drops were the same but I recently found out that they weren’t. In fact Rohto V eye drops are in a category of their own. I first discovered this product while watching a makeup tutorial video on Youtube. One of my favorite …

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, …

Pimples aren’t normal if you’re 25 like I am. I always get teased because of it. After my teen years, I thought that my acne problem will end, thinking that pimples are common only during the pubescent years due to change in body hormones. However, this “normal transition” did …

I have been sick for almost two weeks. The change in the weather here in Sydney always give flu virus scare to many. Everytime the season changes there are lots of people, especially kids, who get sick and experience fever, diarrhea, cold and cough.
During the …

I had this cough a month ago, it doesn’t made me sleep. It was a productive cough and triggers mostly at night.I have tried drinking a lot of fluids but it’s not enough for me expectorate the phlegm.
I visited my doctor after a week of cough, he prescribed me …

Every since I was a little kid I did not like taking my pills because I was afraid of choking on it. As I got older and had my first child it became a problem for me because I needed to take my prenatals. I had ask my doctor …

Non-Drowsy REACTINE is the best thing that has ever happened to me. I use it to treat my allergies for cats, grass, ragweed, and pollen. An average package will come with 20 tablets. It’s enough to take 1 tablet every 12 hours to treat symptoms such as sneezhing, itchiness, …

I have been on a lot of different birth control pills over the past 12 years. The Ortho Tri-cyclen lo was the best birth control pill that I have taken. It is a low dose birth control pill but was 100% effective for my needs while I was able …

I think my throat is very weak. Each time I’d take very cold drinks especially soft drinks even for just once I’d immediately end up with tonsillitis. I wonder why many people could afford to indulge in as many cold drinks as they want without suffering the same. …

A couple years ago, I went on this kick wanting to get healthy and improve my lifestyle (which unfortunately didn’t last when recess peanut butter cups entered the picture!), but during that time, I managed to cut soda pop out of my diet entirely, watched what I ate, and …

DMAE (Dimethylaminoethanol bitartrate) —“ not to be confused with DHEA! - is a “nutraceutical” that is supposed to supplement the gradually declining levels of the same substance in the body over the years. As a dietary supplement it is used to enhance the cognitive capabilities of the mind, thus …

When small kids get sick it can be the worst. There are not too many medications that I am just willing to give to my child. On one occasion my daughter got a nasal infection that at first resembled a cold. The doctor said that the best thing for …

After years of chronic back pain, I had recently discovered the effectiveness of a pain relieving ointment as an alternative to taking pain medication. I didn’t like to take medication too often, but I was always looking for some relief for my back pain so I could function …

I use Calpol which is a low dose paracetamol tablet to fight headache. It also works well for slight fever and cold. If my headache persists even after hours of applying Vicks Vapo Rub, I go for Calpol. There was not even a single occurrence where my headache didn’t …

Accu-Chek Aviva System made by Roche Diagnostics is the latest most technologically advanced way for anyone to monitor their diabetic testing. Diabetes runs in our family, and we are always on the lookout for a more painless way to test our blood sugar.
This Accu-Chek System is a two …

I was suffering from cough and cold very badly for about 10 days. I was also suffering from fever those days. I tried lot of medicines but instead of improvement the illness become worst. I consulted with the famous doctors in my town also wasted lot of money but …

Asthma sufferers may find immediate or temporary relief from asthmatic symptoms such as tightness in teh chest, difficulty breathing, or short windedness by utilizing a medication known as Proventil. Proventil is a medication most commonly covered by insurance companies for those who have astma that is fully blown or …

I had a major problem with gas a little while ago. I dont know if it was what i was eating or something else, but it had to stop. I was in a posistion where i was meeting with people every day for a month and when my gas …

I used to buy Breathe Right Nasal Strips when I was sleeping in a room with a rather picky roommate, who claimed that he never snored when he slept. Of course, I did catch him snoring a few times, but I wasn’t one to argue.
So I …

I have been off and on meds for years, and a 1.0mg dose (2 0.5mg tablets, or a single 1mg tablet) of lorazepam has been the most effective way to combat my anxiety. Although every med I’ve taken has come with a plethora of awful side effects, I …

Robitussin Cough and Chest Congestion helped me with chest congestion that I had with a bad cold. The active ingredient in Robitussin Cough and Chest Congestion is Guaifenesin which is an expectorant. An expectorant is a medication that loosens up and thins mucous, making it easier for it to …

Hydrochlorthiazide a diuretic use to treat hypertension and to eliminate fluid from the body.
I didn’t like this medicine because I could never get use to it.It interfered with my daily life as I was urinating through out the day and this caused me to have muscle spasms.It decreased my …

So this is the second time I’ve been sick in the past two months so I’ve been trying different remedies to get better. For this second bout I decided to keep my purchases cheap so I bought the cheapest of cold remedies, which goes by the brand name ‘Exact’ …

I have been a person with allergies all my life. I’m allergic to dust, pollen, cats, dogs, pretty much anything with fur. This has really been unfortunate for me, as I love animals and being outside whenever possible. After a visit to my allergist last fall, Singulair was recommended …

I was just recently prescribed this progesterone only pill. I was given this one because I am breastfeeding. My baby was six weeks old when I began taking these pills. By the third day I had started my period. I know breastfeeding doesn’t always keep your period away but …

Simethicone is the generic name for Oval which can be bought without prescription and is effective for gas relief. I used oval chewable tablets for gas relief many times and usually keep this on hand. However when I was about to replenish my stock I found there were capsules …

I hate dealing with my baby when he is fussy. He does not often get fussy, but usually gets this way when he has a cold or after his vaccines. He got some vaccines a couple of months ago, that really made him act outrageous. I was upset that …

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, …

Taking vitamin C everyday is very essential to one’s body. I’ve switched from one brand to another and so far Fern-C has been the most effective and beneficial for me.
Fern-c is non-acidic so on regular days I take 2 capsules but whenever I have an onset of flu …

When I have a headache, St. Joseph Safety Coated Aspirin can be the best treatment of all pain relievers. There are other generic brands I could buy, but I trust St. Joseph and don’t mind paying a bit extra for this brand name. I really like the safety coating …

Alan Dockery is a doctor that I will never forget, this is because in my view he was responsible for most of the things that happened to my grandmother when she went for medical care. Being a senior citizen she did not have much of a choice as to …

I always take vitamins to help boost my immune system. I am always busy from work and I always get stressed. It is better to take vitamins that would keep me energized. Anyway, I tried taking a lot of vitamins in the past; from Vitamins C, D, E and …

I am a 45 year old woman and have only, for the last couple of years, been diagnosed with (ADHD)attention-dificit hyperactivity disorder. I have always had the symptoms of “ADHD” but when I was younger I only thought I was a failure, giving up before I could even get …