If you drink liquids and eat solids, gas can’t be too far behind, so to speak. One way to avoid gas is to snuff it out it before someone sniffs it out. Since gas leaks can be dangerous, even if it’s natural gas, I contacted the makers of Beano for advice… Dear Beano Battlers of [...]

Knowing how to breathe right is critical. I checked to see what the manufacturers of Breathe Right nasal strips had to say on the subject… Dear Breathing through the Nose Experts: I’d like to learn more about breathing right and Breathe Right nasal strips seem like a good place to start. I’m one of those [...]

I’m not trying to stop smoking, but I wanted to see what the makers of Nicorette stop smoking gum thought of this idea… Dear Stop Smoking and Start Chewing Gum Advocates: I understand that Nicorette Gum relieves nicotine cravings anytime, anywhere. Will it work in New Jersey? I don’t smoke, but when I’m in certain [...]

Have you ever laughed so hard you peed your pants? I seem to have that affect on a friend. After the fourth or fifth time, I wrote GlaxoSmithKline to see if their drug VESIcare would help her stay in control during her wetting day… Dear Overactive Bladder Controllers: I’ve seen those Avodart commercials for people [...]

These days, toothpastes are real multitaskers. One task in particular that Aquafresh takes on caught me by surprise, so I looked into it… Dear Aquafreshers, I feel sorry for Aquafresh stripes. They come out so perfectly, and then once you start brushing, it looks more like you licked the primary colors off a watercolor painting. [...]

How I caught a cold sore without having a cold or even so much as the chills is beyond me. I could have worn a surgical mask for 12 days and hoped no one noticed. Instead, I tried Abreva. That experience got me pumped up in more ways than one. So I popped this product [...]