Northeast Family Practice is an office for the offices of Terri Wilkerson Riddiford, MD and Donald L. Turner, DO. For this review I will focus on my experience with the office and with Dr. Riddiford. Dr. Riddiford really does know her stuff. She has the most integrative approach to …

I originally bought the Sonic Brite Cleaning System out of desperation to find something that would clean my Invisalign. They have discolored over time and from what I read the Sonic Brite System was just the thing that would turn them back to their crystal clear self again.
The …

Because we wrongly assumed our HMO required us to use an in-plan hospital, in June, 2010, we went to the Mercy San Juan ER needing stitches for a three-inch laceration my son had sustained on his hand a half-hour earlier. Triage was fairly prompt–a nurse wrapped some gauze around …

Sometimes when I am not feeling well, I send someone to the store to pick up a medicine that might help. One time I had the beginnings of strep throat (I did not know it was strep at this point, just thought it was a regular sore throat) and I …

I have always loved using natural health and beauty products and so felt quite thrilled when my husband gifted me this product called Village Naturals Therapy Aches & Pains foaming bath oil. Initially when I held the product in my hand, this bath oil looked rather unbelievable. Since this …

Our home is never without a bottle of Aloe First Spray. It is a topical liquid spray solution packed in a 16 fl. Oz bottle that comes with a spray gun. It contains the rich and potent healing substances of aloe vera and bee propolis. To our family …

I am so happy with my purchase of Source Naturals Alpha Lipoic Acid 300mg supplement, I take two doses every day! I was at my parents’ house during my Winter vacation, and while I was checking out my mother’s medicine cabinet, I noticed that she had so many new …

When I was shopping in Marshall’s a few weeks ago, I realized that I would soon be needing a lighter facial moisturizer for the warmer months ahead. I tend to wear a heavier cream in the winter months, and switch to a lighter one in summer so that I don’t …

Ever since I decided to go on a diet, I tried to eliminate most sweet things from my daily intake of food. I did not think this would be too difficult. All I had to do was stop eating desserts and stop drinking soda. Coffee and tea, two of …

I have always trusted the Oral B brand because I use their toothbrushes and they’ve always been very good quality and they’ve pretty much kept my teeth healthy and clean. But I was very surprised when I found out that they also made floss as well. I have used floss …

I have always wanted to have white teeth. When your teeth is yellowish, it has been said that it signifies good health to your teeth. But in my case, it is because I drink too much coffee. I drink 5 cups of coffee everyday. At night and right after meals, …

A lot of people don’t understand the concept behind Flaxseed Oil and it’s benefits but I do. I have been taking this stuff for a long time. It all started with my mother who always made us take it when we were younger. I never understood then, all I …

Since most of my time is spent in front of the computer, my eyes which feel very tired and fatigued sometimes become a cause of concern. Apart from the puffiness and dark circles around my eyes- my eyes start looking rather dull and lifeless and so in order …

My grandmother used milk of magnesia for a laxative, and one day when I really needed one, but did not want to go to the store for one, I took hers. Years later, I remembered that I did not experience any side effects from the product like I normally did …

Since trying a few of their soaps and bath bombs, I fell in love with Lush. Their products are always creative, high quality, and most of all, fun. When I saw this shower gel, it made me laugh. The “flying saucers” refers to dishes being thrown because of a bad …

For some reason I tend to have a lot of issues with dry and sore lips especially in the winter. I have tried a few types and brands of lip balm because I have to use it so much and this one in particular is probably at the …

They say extensive usage of alcohol will make your skin dry, the truth is, I have been using Casino rubbing alcohol for a long time now and I never felt my skin drying. The alcohol comes in two “scents”, the original and the scented one (this is in a …

I am going on 4 years with Mirena. It’s an estrogen free intrauterine contraceptive. I can’t stress how good and effective this is. But I can also not stress enough how important it is to be in a monogamous realtionship while you are using this. At first it is …

For a few days now, my shoulder pain was making feel quite uncomfortable and uneasy. The fact that I found it difficult to move or lift my hands with ease, performing my day to day chores became quite difficult and complicated. In this situation, using this product called Smart …

Softovac Powder is my favorite laxative. I have always detested the idea of using chemical laxatives because they are harsh on stomach. I have seen my grandfather suffering because of the prolong use of chemically formulated laxatives.
Softovac is different as it is entirely prepared with herbal formulation. It …

When we have a cold, Vitamin C is the best remedy as it boosts our immune system. Since I have discovered Cetebe Imuno-Active, I am not anymore vulnerable to flu, colds and other illnesses. In the winter time, I always had problems with severe flu, but thanks to this amazing …

Dental problems visit me every once in a while. I’ve had some work done on my molars in the past and they still continue to manifest problems even afterwards. The onset of my dental woes began last Christmas when I noted this sudden pain on my teeth …

Never really been a big fan of electronic toothbrushes. They have there pers but there isn’t anything like a manual toothbrush. I think electronic toothbrushes have been invented for the lazy teeth cleaners who find it hard to always brush their teeth manually. This is how I used to …

I really love this deodorant. The reason that I love it is that it’s cheap and I’m always looking for ways to say money so it’s certainly something that I can appreciaite. I purchase this from several people in my area that sell Avon. The only …

I tried Herbal Essences Hello Hydration moisturizing shampoo and conditioner and I was pleasantly surprised by how great it works! My hair is long, so it is hard to comb all of the tangles out after it has been washed. But after using Herbal Essences Hello Hydration, my hair …

Recently my sister, who is a doctor, had advised me to take Ranbaxy Revital capsule for continuously three months. I had consulted her because I used to feel quite tired in the evening. Even I was feeling sleepy for the entire day during office. I felt that it was …

Neutrogena has been a company I have trusted for many years. I regularly use their skin products and soaps. I decided to try this one when I was having some issues with sensitive, irritated skin due to an allergic reaction. It was summer, so I could get away with …

A couple of years ago, my elderly mother suffered a fall in the kitchen, and broke her ankle very badly, requiring pins and many months of physical therapy to recover. The mobility issues from the break were compounded by the fact that she already had severe neuropathy and had …

I have always loved the quality of Crabtree and Evelyn, and when I lived near the shore in NJ, there was a little bath shop near the beach that sold their products, along with other comparable high end brands, all summer. I would shop there at least once a …

My son is a Medical Assistant at our Community Clinic. Last night, he was explaining to me that a new lethal drug has hit the United States, and is showing up, mainly, in Junior High Schools! I want to write about this, so that parents and guardians can be …

Antibacterial Hand Gel from Boots, price .99p bought at the Aberdeen High Street store. One bottle provides 150ml of gel. The gel is in an opaque squeezy bottle and it comes out blue with a strong, perfume smell. The gel feels thick and quite cool to the touch and …

I suffer with dry mouth sometimes, due to multiple causes, including medication, and weather.
When it is very cold outside, and we run the central heat more often, the air becomes very dry and I start having symptoms of dry mouth, dry eyes, dry skin, dry everything!
My dentist had …

I use cotton swabs just about every single day. I clean my ears with them, and yes, I know I am not supposed to but I’ve been doing it for thirty years and haven’t poked an eardrum out yet!
I also use them around the house for a …

My best friend used to bring her kids over for a visit all the time when they were little, and because she was slightly over-protective in their younger years, she would bring along an entire diaper bag full of medicinal and health products in case anything ever befell her …

I prefer to use shave gel when I shave my legs. I usually use the more expensive brand, but I decided to try the store brand for once. The place that I grocery shop carries Care One Products as their store brand. I purchased a 16 oz. can …

As a thank you gift for helping a couple of friends redecorate their home, I received a nice little box of Upper Canada bath truffles. This is an adorable little set of six bath fizzies made to look like real truffles, with little chocolate swirls on top. The scents …

I consider Fern C a wonder vitamin and a great healer. My sister’s experience with Fern C encouraged me to take also Fern C for myself. My sister has a lingering cough for weeks. She tried several medicines prescribed by doctors but they did not make her any better, …

Amruthanjan is a balm, which is very strong. It is best suited for adults when they are affected by cold, cough and the headache. We need to apply this balm to our throat, forehead, chest and back area and need to rub that portion a bit. …

I usually go to a drugstore or to a cosmetics shop to buy my makeup products, but to my surprise I found this product in a pharmacy.
I felt curious about it, as if it can be bought in a pharmacy it can’t be just a normal eyelash mascara. After …

When I visited a friend who had a small daughter, the little girl spent a good portion of her time in my lap, wanting me to read a story to her. She hugged me frequently. It was very sweet and normally I never regret such actions, but when her mother …

I use contact lenses quite a lot, and I have used Septocare for the longest time. However, with Septocare I have to use separate cleansing solution, separate rinsing solution, etc. So I looked for a multipurpose solution that can do all these things at the same time.
I bought Solocare …

I have always loved the Clearasil brand because they have just amazing products that really do wonders for oily and acne-prone skin. When I was younger I would only use their daily cleanser because it was the only cleanser that would take away all the oil and dirt yet still …

I get really bad muscle cramping and stiffness that causes a lot of pain and discomfort and when this happens, I use the Jason Cooling Mineral Gel. This gel provides soothing cooling relief that helps ease the pains and discomfort caused by muscle cramping and stiffness naturally, which I …

I had this rough feet and calluses is really my main problem when it comes to wearing my favorite shoes and sandals. Well, aside from foot powder that will take care my foot from odor I want to get some remedy for my rough and calluses that is really …

This brand of Member’s Mark Vitamin D-3 Dietary Supplement are soft-gels. I have taken hard tablets of Members Mark Vitamin D-3 before, but didn’t get near the benefit I do when the Vitamin D-3 is in Soft Gel form, plus the gel caps are much smaller in size.
The …

As my elderly mother’s care giver, I was in charge of changing bandages after both her leg surgery and a mastectomy. I became an expert of tape and gauze. My mom has sensitive, thin skin, and the adhesive from the tape was really bothering her. We tried switching to paper …

My mouth is dying because I have aphthous sores/canker sores in my mouth. I could not even eat properly and my face is slightly swollen! I must have gotten it from chewing lots of gum last week and from biting off my own mouth cheeks that I am now …

My sisters are gushing about this appetite suppressant toothpaste. I had reservations about the feasibility of using a toothpaste to lose weight, until I tried it myself. I used to think it was the craziest thing I heard. Fortunately for me, I’ll have to swallow my …

Sterol Complex can be a good product to use but the sterol complex by Universal nutrition is not the best sterol complex out there, well that’s how I feel anyways. I think that Universal nutrition needs to retest this product and make it better.
I bought the sterol complex made …

I have very sensitive teeth and the dentist has always told me to use Sensodyne Toothpaste. Of course, I ran right out and bought some. So many people have told they only use Sensodyne for sensitive teeth. I have bought it many times but it just didn’t seem to …