I’m pretty pro-active when it comes to catching the common cold. Any time I feel even the slightest bit “off” in that regard, I immediately start taking something of a preventative nature. Plus, I’ve started, a few months ago, taking Flinstone vitamins every day with my teenage kids (even …

In August 2011, my husband was near death. His heart would not have made it much farther. The only option at this point was for the doctors to implant a heart pump to help his left ventricle pump blood through his body. So on …

The Sengkang polyclinic is situated within 5 minutes walk from Compassvale bus station. The polyclinic shares the same building as the Community Centre, in which many residents staying around Sengkang would join activities such as yoga, aerobics, badminton club, and cooking classes.
The polyclinic attracts a few hundred patients every …

If ever there will come a need to be placed under medical care, I cannot think of a better place than Manila Adventist Medical Center. At first glance, it may be smaller than the more famous hospitals in the country, but the care it gives is markedly different.
I …

I learned about BioFreeze while visiting my chiropractor. Its what they use on their patients. I rub biofreeze into my aching shoulder and the heat truly seems to melt the pain away. It doesn’t get rid of all my pain, but I can truly feel a …

Last night, my son woke me up in the middle of the night. He did not walk to my room but he had cough and could not stop it. I went downs stair to check if I had medicine that I can give to him. It’s a bit difficult …

Kids are too playful, they don’t mind if they get dirts on their clothes after a long hour of outdoor activities. But when they get open wounds and bruises they will mind to stop and just cry at one corner. This what my young sibling experienced just yesterday while …

When I was a kid, there was one cough or cold syrup I remember taking religiously, and that was Dimetapp. As I got older and had kids of my own, I seriously thought that maybe Dimetapp wasn’t as popular as it used to be, because it wasn’t nearly as …

My husband and I love this pediatric provider for our daughter. Dr. Glen Garner is my daughter’s pediatrician and for more than 2 years of going there to ensure our daughter’s care, we are very satisfied with his practice and service. Everytime we go for a visit with either …

I’ve been prescribed prescription strength ibuprofin a couple times. It’s given for pain that can’t be handled by over the counter strengths of ibuprofin (like Advil). It’s pretty strong, but it’s not a narcotic, so you can still drive, work, etc.
In my experience, it’s worked pretty well. I’m a …

I’ve been on the contraceptive pill Necon 7/7/7 for 5 months. It comes in a very small, easy to use container. They provide you with the day stickers so you can choose what day you want to start. It’s a very convenient package. When I …

When I get sick, I typically prefer a medication that will not make me drowsy, because I work a full time job and have two teenagers at home who need supervision from time to time, two dogs to walk on a daily basis, and lots of laundry and house …

During my quest to find an allergy medication that would help alleviate my seasonal rhinitis, I came across Zyrtec Allergy at Walgreens. I figured it was just another allergy medication that worked like all the other ones. Sometimes my rhinitis is so bad that my nose runs …

Equate Suphedrine Nasal Decongestant is always in our first aid kit, making us always prepared for winter colds. One of the most annoying cold symptoms is stuffed nose which makes your whole head heavy, and Equate Suphedrine is very effective to take care of that. From my experience, the …

Pepto Bismol seems to be a versatile medicine, and one that I have used since back when I was a child. I never cared for the chalky taste, though I did like the color when I was younger. It is a thick pink liquid that when swallowed, will …

I took some Airborne products for a week straight before heading on a trip, as it was recommended to me by a friend who said it was a great preventative product to take to keep airport/travel sicknesses from affecting you, and I didn’t get sick the whole two weeks, …

Efficascent Oil used to be one of the most effective pain relievers in my home. It was just the same as the prestige and performance of Omega Pain Killer Liniment that we first trusted when Efficascent Oil came, we gave it the same trust as we gave …

I work in an overcrowded, stuffy and noisy office and consequently, I have a big problem with headaches. I have been trying all kinds of analgesic medication to try and make my day more bearable. Over the past week only, I have used about five different products and none …

A year ago, my doctor was worried with my health. He diagnosed me as anemic and malnourished. People used to ask me if I have anorexia or bulimia. I didn’t have any appetite back then. I’m very picky with food and I don’t eat vegetables. I don’t like to …

Dermablend’s Hydrocortisone cream became a staple in my makeup bag shortly after it saved me from a facial allergy. Such allergies occur when skin is exposed to chemical substances that double up as potential allergens. I use cosmetics on a daily basis so I was positive that makeup was the …

I first tried Caziant when I could no longer take the terrible negative side effects caused by taking LoEstrin 24FE. I was prescribed this birth control from my new Plannet Parenthood doctors who said it was much more comparable to Ortho Tricyclen Lo because it had low doses of …

Redoxon is a pretty famous brand of Vitamin C tablets, which are effervescent. I started taking Redoxon a couple of years back, in order to combat the flu season.
My father who was a pharmacist recommended that we take 1 tablet a day as a start. I started to follow …

For the uninitiated, rubbing alcohol is a kind of an alcohol compound used mostly for massage. But for me and my family, rubbing alcohol has so many uses dating back to growing up as a kid in the Philippines. I remember my mother using it to clean …

About twenty years ago while living in Florida, I noticed one of my toenails turned yellow. Soon after that my previously straight toenail started growing in an unusual way. It was indicative of what I had noticed as ugly on some older people’s feet. But I …

This was such a nightmare. I started taking this medication almost two months ago, in addition to my diet and exercise regime. I didn’t have a lot to lose, mainly about twenty pounds or so. I am pretty active, working out several times a week, but the weight just …

Benadryl is the medication that I took for my allergic reactions on my skin. I have allergic reactions all throughout my life and it helped me a lot. It works really well and my puffiness and itchy would subside. I have took it for at least 10 times all …

I was first prescribed Xanax for anxiety and panic attacks 6 years ago. In just a few minutes, it relieves the symptoms of a panic attack (trouble breathing, trembling, throat closure, rapid heart beat). I would recommend it to anyone with anxiety/panic disorder because the pill can be your …

As I stay away from home for long hours mostly due to work and sometimes due to shopping and other things, I avoid going to washroom and wait till I return back to home. I do this because I like cleanliness and believe that I can get it only …

I have had a “mystery illness” for many years. Often during the course of time, it has been suspected to be lupus, or SLE, systemic lupus erythematosus.
One of the treatments for treating this illness is a drug called Plaquenil, or hydroxychloroquine. It is a bit unusual in that it …

My experiences with Adderall and Adderall XR were drasticaly different.
I began the XR (extended release) form two months ago. I would take the 10mg upon waking up. As I went about my day, I would feel a creeping increase in energy and alertness.
By midday, I …

Lately I have been realizing that my pain has been getting worse and radiating to areas that I really did not want to deal with. The pain is intense and can last for days if I don’t rest or treat it. I have been having a lot of problems …

Motion sickness is really troublesome at times. If you are a constant traveler like me and you get to experience this most of the time you travel then it is better you know how to handle it. In my experience, I always bring with me a plastic bag just …

Just last year before the year ended, my 10 month old baby suffered from broncho pneumonia. At a very young age he got pneumonia. I was very down that time and we had to bring him to the hospital. He was admitted for few days and hoping that he …

I bought this product because it claims to treat pimples and other skin problems. At that time I was so stressed and I have pimples coming out of my face. I bought this product in Hypercity and started to try the effect.
The syrup was rich and thick …

When I suffered severe anti-anxiety attacks several years ago, I was prescribed Xanax (along with another medication). I initially took five milligrams of Xanax up to four times per day. The medication was absolutely wonderful in curbing my anxiety attacks; however, it made me very sleepy. At …

An herbal supplement I use daily to help me handle stress better is the Natures Answer American Ginseng Root. It comes in a plastic supplement bottle with 90 vegetarian capsules supplements in it. The supplement is affordable and worth using to help deal with stress naturally. The ginseng root …

I take tylenol pm when I cannot sleep. Every so often I find I just cannot fall asleep and this really does help. When you take this with a glass of water it takes about 30 minutes before you feel a little sleepy and about an hour …

I have an emotional attachment with the Max Hospital, Saket. My brother got here treatment for his brain surgery. The hospital is well equipped with all the latest medical appliances and undoubtedly it is one of the best centres in India to get treatment for Brain Tumor.
Brain Tumor is …

Me and my husband don’t get sick often, but when we do (especially him), we are absolutely impossible to live with. We’ve tried all kinds of over-the-counter medications to help relieve some of the symptoms associated with the common cold or flu virus, and sometimes they work and sometimes …

Body aches is something that I have been having to deal with a lot lately. I do not have a very high tolerance for pain and will try almost anything once the pain gets really intense. While I was doing my grocery shopping, I picked up a bottle of …

I hate dealing with a cough, especially when it is intense. Sometimes my cough gets so intense that it starts to burn the inside of my chest. I also noticed that when I have really bad cough my throat starts to itch and becomes dry. The drier my throat …

Quite a month ago my little girl complained about her skin itching her and led to redness of her skin, I took her to the family doctor for a check up and the doctor gave a the cause of the itching and redness on her body,it was a …

I was prescribed Xanax to help deal with anxiety. I was prescribed the lowest dose, and I was supposed to just take it as needed if I felt like I was having a panic attack - ie. shortness of breath, shaking hands, stressed out, etc. Although I …

I have had Dr. Bassi now for my internal medicine doctor for the past 3 years - so have my Mother and my Husband. We are all very satisfied with him as a doctor. I am very convinced this man is in the right profession. He …

I have always used Robaxacet for back pain, and I have had few complaints, other than that it tends to be a bit expensive (approximately $13 for 20 pills). But it does generally work for my muscular back or neck pain, as long as it is not something more …

Most people are probably familiar with Head ON the product that claims to cure headaches. I have used this product several times when I have had a tension headache. Head On does seem to work to relieve headache pain when you put it on your forehead it …

Saridon one of the best remedies for instant relief from headache. It is one medicine which every Indian home trusts and recommend for relief from headaches and simply body pain. We have been using it for almost 15 -20 years in our household and it really stands out …

Pro-Poxy is the generic name for the pain killer Darvocet. I was prescribed it after a particularly painful wisdom teeth extraction.
When I first had the surgery done, I was given the narcotic painkiller Vicadin. For anyone who doesn’t know, Vicadin is heavy stuff. It knocks you out, or at …

Solu Medrol is a powerful corticosteroid which has saved my brother’s life on at least two occasions. My brother being a Glioblastoma Multiforme (Brain Tumor Stage IV) patient needs steroid to continue living independent life to an extent. However, sometimes the steroid in medicine form can’t control inflammation of …

My children are very young and I feel that I am still learning as I raise them. I have never had to deal with a small child having a sore throat and did not know what I could give my five year old daughter for this problems. I had …