Health Reviews

When I developed high  blood pressure, my doctor advised me to get a device to check my blood pressure daily.

I chose the CVS Self Taking Blood Pressure Monitor, which consists of a manometer cuff with a permanently attached stethoscope, so that the listening device would always be positioned correctly.

I chose the old fashioned manual type of manometer, since the digital ones may have an electrical malfunction. The manometer and the stethoscope, which operate mechanically, cannot malfunction as long as they are intact.

The  instructions say to sit quietly for 5 minutes before taking your blood...

 This Ciba Care solution is the best on the market. Just puts your contacts in the special case and you are done. No rubbing and ripping your expensive contacts. This solution takes care of it all.

the product was ok but the customer service sucked. the product works out to 49.99 a box which includes 2 little boxes with 12 packs in each. watch for the sample they give you 7 days to try it if you dont contact them by the 6 day you will end up eating the next box which is non returnable since most likely they will send you past dated product. I made many calls and was told everything was taken care of . In the end i was out 49.99 and basically paid that for 24 (12 pc) packs. It was not worth it in any ways especially directions state chew 5-6 peices at a time 2 to 3 times a day. Be wary and...

this product was terrible it didnt do anything for me even after taking it for 90 days. the results vary per person it says but a few of my friends and i tried it and got no results. as for the gurantee it was horrible trying to get ahold of these people. this is one product you should stay away from

Quick View: I have a few teeth that are super sensitive. I like Sensodyne Extra Whitening Toothpaste very much but I also worry about brushing away the enamel on my teeth which, at 45, is a concern. I switch my use of toothpastes fairly often but I do like Sensodyne PRONAMEL Anti-Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth. It helps keep my teeth stain free, reduces my sensitivity and protect my tooth enamel.

My Take on Sensodyne PRONAMEL Anti-Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth

This toothpaste comes in a few fresh flavors and all are great for freshening my breath. A four ounce...

Target's Womens Prenatal Vitamins are excellent.  They are very inexpensive for a huge bottle.  I wish I had found them sooner.  I had been trying different samples from my ob and then getting prescriptions for prenatals filled every month which was taking my time up and it was expensive.  Someone told me about Target's brand and I tried them because the ones they were prescribing me changed somehow.  Many of the other kinds messed up my system, but the Target brand prenatlas were easy on my stomach and my entire digestive system.  They are easy to swallow, small and don't have a bad taste...

The very first time I used the Sea Band Morning & Travel Sickness Wristbands I was not only 6 months pregnant but also taking a cruise (don't ask!).  Since any sort of medication was out of the questions the Sea Band Morning & Travel Sickness Wristbands were really my only option.  

I didn't think that they would work, so "toughed out" my morning and sea sickness the first day. Upon arriving in Grand Cayman I literally wanted to sit down and kiss the earth that I was walking on.  

The next day I thought, I bought them may as well try them.  They did alleviate much of my  nausea but I found...

I have been drinking emergen'c ever since I got to college and was given some by my dorm's Resident Assistant for this cold I had.   It works really well, I always take it to prevent colds.   I really like the lemonade flavor,  and i've just bought a box of it in pink lemonade from target (for around $8.99) but I havent tried it yet.  Raspberry is okay, but it sometimes tastes a bit medicinal.   I personally dont like the orange very much.

Other similar products that I have tried are airborne and zipfizz.  I dont like the taste of airborne, it makes me feel nauseated.  Of course, it also...

I was put on omeprazole for frequent heartburn and acid reflux.  I am a sufferer of GERD.  One time when my prescription ran out I got some of the Zantac 150 to get me by until I could get another prescription filled.

Once I used the Zantac I was so amazed.  It worked waaayyyy better than the prescription my doctor gave me and it worked IMMEDIATELY!!!  Talk about a miracle drug!  I was so pleased with it that I went out and stocked up on it.  I stopped taking the prescription my doctor gave me because the Zantac works so much better.

I usually get the cool mint kind, it feels so good going...

For someone who used Pepto-Bismol for years and years and endured the chalky taste of the original flavored tablets going down my throat, I now know I can experience stomach pain relief without having to worry about gagging just over the medicine taste!  These new cherry tablets are of the same consistency as the original flavored ones, but are so much better in terms of taste quality, even if you are not a fan of cherry flavoring.  Pepto Bismol itself has become the one product I will use to help nip symptoms of upset stomach and diarrhea before they progress to reaching a level of overall misery. ...

I tried Weight Watchers for the first time five years ago. I successfully lost forty pounds. I kept it off for over two years. It is more of a lifestyle change than a diet. It allows you to eat whatever you want, but in moderate portions. It teaches you to make healthier choices and how to learn portion control. Like any other way of eating, it only works when you stick to it. Over the last couple of years, I have gained weight due to going back to my old eating habits. I have since started the program again and am down nine pounds so far. I highly recommend this weight loss program...

I have been caring for a gentleman who had severe depression. I saw him shortly before he started taking the medication Effexor XR. The XR stands for extended release. This medication has truly made a difference in his life as he is able to live life once again and enjoy all the wonderful things life has to offer. There was once a time when he did not want to get out of bed, get dressed, or even go out. He preferred to stay home, not answer the phone and stay in bed all day. I insisted that we see the doctor who immediately prescribed Effexor XR to him and within three weeks he was back to himself...

For someone who is picky about her floss, this brand definitely wins me over and gets the job done!  I have always liked the satiny type of floss, but Oral B's version is definitely a great value and does an amazing job at getting to those hard to reach places.  Getting the floss out of the container is super easy as the container itself has a very grippable shape.  Once you get to the flossing part, I have found that this brand definitely takes care of fully cleaning between your teeth without forcing you to go back between teeth over and over again to get that last stubborn food particle wedged...

Pepto Bismol Cherry Chewable tablets are a nice change for Pepto Bismol.  I say that because they come in easy chewable tablets and the flavor they come in taste pretty good.  I love the bright color of the tablets but I especially like the way they work at helping stop stomach aches.  They will work depending on what is bothering your stomach of course.  They work well on treating your upset Stomach because they work as Relievers and they are Antidiarrheal too.  These tablets are sugar-free and very low in sodium, which is good for your health.  What I love about them is that you can get...

   Before I using Advil, I have always used Tylenol for my headache but it doesn't help a lot with my headache and migraine. I always have a bad migraine during summer time every year.

  Six year ago I met someone that using "Advil" during the conversation, we talk about headache I told her that I used 'Tylenol' for my headache and migraine but she said she liked 'Advil', Advil is good for her, but after that day I never buy Advil to try, until one day my husband bought an Advil medicine and left it on the counter in Apartment, a few days later I have a real bad headache and I don't have any...