If you do suffer from allergies, we have some remedies for you.

I thought it would be helpful to find out what our top searched allergy remedies were on AOL Search. Common OTC and prescription allergy medicines such as Zyrtec, Claritin and Sudafed can help treat most of your allergy symptoms. If these medications don't help your symptoms or medications are not your type, there are some other alternatives.

Natural allergy treatments such as the neti pot, quercetin and stinging nettle can be as effective as prescription allergy pills without the medication. Neti pot, also know as the nose bidet, flushes out all the debris clogging your sinuses and helps alleviate pain. Quercetin is a natural plant-derived compound (called a bioflavonoid) that helps suppress histamine production in your body. Stinging nettle is a weed, sold in capsules, that inhibits the body's ability to produce histamine.

Need some allergy relief ideas? Try searching for allergy remedies on AOL Search. You can also check out AOL Body for additional tips.

Top Searched Allergy Remedies on AOL Search:
1. Zyrtec
2. Neti Pot
3. Humidifiers
4. Benadryl
5. Allegra
6. Sudafed
7. Claritin
8. Dehumidifiers
9. Quercetin
10. Stinging Nettle

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Hot Searches From January 8, 2008:
1. Scientology -- Lisa Marie Presley defends religion over Jett Travolta's death
2. Bollywood -- Bids goodbye to George W. Bush with comedy film
3. Jet Blue -- Settles dispute over Arabic T-shirt for $240k
4. People's Choice Awards -- See who won big at the 35th anniversary ceremony
5. Patrick Swayze -- Opens up about struggle with pancreatic cancer
6. Queen Latifah -- Hosts the People's Choice Awards
7. Movies -- Find movie times at a theater near you
8. Turbo Tax -- Offers free answers to taxpayer's questions
9. Jennifer Garner -- And Ben Affleck welcome second daughter into the world
10. Jack Kemp -- Former Congressman diagnosed with cancer

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How do you stay in shape? While some people prefer the convenience of anytime fitness at their home gym, many find it easier to reach their health and fitness goals with a gym membership. If you are looking for a great place to workout, check out our top searched list of gyms.

These health clubs offer a wide range of gym equipment, such as exercise machines, free weights and fitness balls. If it is your first time at the gym or you are unsure how to use the fitness equipment, ask for an orientation. The staff at the gym will be happy to show you around.

Most of the gyms on our list also offer personal trainers, who will help you learn proper exercise methods. Learning the correct form of weight bearing exercises will help you target the muscle and make each repetition count. Trainers will also work with you to develop a fitness program that will help you meet your weight loss and fitness goals.

For a fun way to exercise, jump off the elliptical and try out an exercise class. The gyms on our list offer a ton of group classes that are sure to be fun, motivating and blood-pumping, like kickboxing, zumba, spinning, pilates and more.

What is your favorite gym? Let us know! You can find more gyms on AOL Search and locate one near you with AOL YellowPages.

Top Searched Gyms on AOL Search:
1. 24 Hour Fitness
2. LA Fitness
3. Planet Fitness
4. Curves
5. Bally Total Fitness
6. Gold's Gym
7. World Gym
8. Work Out World
9. Equinox Fitness
10. Powerhouse Gym

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We have officially made it through the first week of the new year. So far, the hottest searches of 2009 have been about your New Year's resolutions, and today is no exception.

For the many looking for love in 2009, the Houston Chronicle's love guru has 'The Man Plan' for you. Whitney Casey released her new book chock full of dating game advice about anything from where to find potential mates to what to wear on a date. Among those hitting the dating scene, 'The Bachelor' has its first ever single father looking for love in season 13. You may remember Jason from the 'The Bachelorette' when he was rejected by DeAnna in the final rose ceremony.

Those looking to lose weight in 2009 made bodybugg today's No. 1 search. The small sensor monitors how many calories you've consumed and burned throughout the day and then lets you know how many more you need to burn in order to meet your weight loss goals. Instead of a trendy calorie counter like this, couples on 'The Biggest Loser' have two tough trainers to whip them in to shape. Season 7 premiered last night with a twist, but we aren't going to spoil it for you.

After a dismal job market in 2008, many aim to land new jobs in 2009. Will the market improve this year? The FBI is doing their part to help by opening up thousands of new positions in one of the biggest hiring sprints in the agency's history. CNN medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta landed his own government job. Reports say President-elect Obama offered him the position of US surgeon general.

What other big news and gossip happened today? Let us know! Come back for tomorrow's Hot Searches on AOL Search.

Hot Searches from January 7, 2009:
1. Bodybugg -- New personal calorie management system will help you lose weight
2. 'The Bachelor' -- Jason is shows first ever single dad looking for love
3. 'Biggest Loser' -- Season premieres with new couples looking to shed pounds
4. Ann Coulter -- Invited back on 'Today Show' after cancellation controversy
5. FBI – Launches one of largest hiring sprints in agency's history
6. Sanjay Gupta -- CNN medical correspondent chosen as surgeon general
7. Craig Ferguson -- Marries longtime girlfriend in quiet Vermont ceremony
8. Whitney Casey -- Relationship columnist releases new book 'The Man Plan'
9. Scientology -- Tom Cruise says it cured his dyslexia
10. Pancreatic cancer -- Patrick Swayze speaks out about his battle with cancer

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After a hard day, I decided to treat myself to a relaxing manicure and pedicure with my home spa kit. I had a beautiful nail polish color in my mind's eye but I didn't have a wall of color to choose from like they have at luxury spas. So I headed to the cosmetic store to pick up a new hue. They had so many different shades and brands of nail polish that I was completely overwhelmed.

After seeing all of my options, I wondered which nail polish brands were favorites among AOL users. To find out what polish is most popular, check out our list of the top searched nail polishes on AOL Search.

The biggest decision in choosing a nail polish is whether you want a designer lacquer, like number 3 by Chanel, a generic brand available at pharmacies, like Revlon, or a professional favorite, like number 1 on our list, OPI. Each polish boasts their own fast-drying and chip-resistant formula in hundreds of dazzling colors. The choice is yours!

To get that spa look at a DIY price, visit StyleList for tips on nail art and the hottest trends.

What is your favorite nail polish and color? Let us know! Search for more nail polish on AOL Search.

Top Searches Nail Polish on AOL Search:
1. OPI nail polish
2. Essie nail polish
3. Chanel nail polish
4. China Glaze nail polish
5. Zoya nail polish
6. Orly nail polish
7. Cover Girl nail polish
8. Revlon nail polish
9. NARS nail polish
10. Lippman nail polish

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Hot Searches for January 6, 2009:
1. Kawasaki Syndrome -- Jett Travolta suffered from this illness
2. IRS -- Bills Detroit lawyer over 9-cents
3. 'The Bachelor' – Jason looks for love after being rejected by 'The Bachelorette'
4. Fiesta Bowl – Texas Longhorns defeat Ohio State Buckeyes
5. Scientology – Travolta family's religion takes alternative outlook on death
6. Leon Panetta -- Chosen as CIA Chief
7. John Travolta – Autopsy said to show son died of seizure, not head injury
8. Megan Hauserman – Dissed Ozzy and unleashed the wrath of Sharon Osbourne
9. 'Today Show' -- Ann Coulter bumped from show. Was her book too controversial?
10. Al Franken – Minnesota recount shows he is likely to win US Senate seat

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So much happened this weekend with so little time to discuss it all. Here is a recap of this weekend's hottest stories.

This weekend, Hollywood bid farewell to a veteran theater, film and television actor. Pat Hingle, best known for his role as Commissioner James Gordon in the first four 'Batman' movies, died Saturday at the age of 84.

Hollywood couple John Travolta and Kelly Preston suffered the loss of their son Jett this weekend. The 16-year-old's body was discovered Friday morning in his room at the Old Bahama Bay resort in the Bahamas. Reports say the teenager, who suffered from Kawasaki disease, struck his head on the bathtub after suffering a seizure.

Sam Shepard is a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, a playwright, a movie star and now a criminal (allegedly). This weekend's biggest trouble maker was busted in Illinois on charges of speeding and drunken driving, with a blood-alcohol level that was double the legal limit.

In the world of politics, President-elect Barack Obama arrived in Washington, DC last night with his family. While his daughters begin their first day at a new school, Obama is working on an economic stimulus package that aims to create 3 million new jobs. The president-elect will also have to fill an unexpected opening in his cabinet after New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson declined his nomination for commerce secretary due to the pressure of a federal 'pay-to-play' investigation.

You can't talk about the weekend without mentioning the football games. After the latest football scores of wild card weekend, the Eagles, Chargers, Ravens and Cardinals will advance to the next round of the playoffs. Which of these wild-card winners do you think has the best chance of making it to the Super Bowl? To see who your favorite team is playing, check out the playoff schedule.

What other big news and gossip happened this weekend? Let us know! Come back for tomorrow's Hot Searches on AOL Search.

Hot Searches for January 5, 2009:
1. eBay -- Madoff victims auction off memorabilia
2. NFL -- See who is on their way to the Super Bowl
3. Unemployment -- Obama considering major expansion in aid
4. Kelly Preston -- And husband John Travolta 'heartbroken' by loss of son
5. Weight Watchers – Diet plan can help you lose weight in 2009
6. Pat Hingle -- Actor in 'Batman' films dies at 84
7. Sam Shepard -- Actor and playwright arrested for DUI
8. 'Desperate Housewives' -- Returns to Wisteria Lane after show hiatus
9. Bill Richardson -- Withdraws from consideration for commerce secretary
10. Netflix -- Teams up with LG for new TV that instantly streams movies

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I had never been much of a coffee drinker until my trip to Hawaii last year. While I was there I discovered the delicious and rich flavors of Kona coffee, only available from the Hawaiian Islands. Since then, just the smell of fresh coffee beans or coffee brew makes my mouth water.

Coffee drinkers are a dedicated bunch. They set their automatic Cuisinart coffee maker to brew their morning coffee the same way they set their alarm to wake them up in the morning. Or they stop at their favorite coffee franchise, like Starbucks, every morning on their way to work.

I don't need too much caffeine in the morning, so I like to stick with my one cup coffee maker. Though I like my Keurig coffee maker, I thought it would be nice to try some other types of coffee. I decided to get some suggestions by looking at what kinds of coffee people are searching for on AOL Search.

For a special treat, I am excited to try some of the gourmet coffee that showed up on the top searched list. Number seven, Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee, has regional exclusivity like Kona coffee and a deliciously unique flavor. Gevalia Coffee carries a wide variety of gourmet flavors and roasts, including seasonal flavors. I was also interested in getting some green coffee beans and roasting my own coffee. What could be fresher?

If I need a cup of joe on the go, drive thru coffee, like Dunkin Donuts, is the fastest and I can get some breakfast. Green Mountain Coffee, number one on the list, is also great with food and is served at a lot of restaurants because they sell wholesale coffees.

There are so many choices. What is your favorite type of coffee? Leave a comment and let us know! Find out about more types of coffee on AOL Search and locate a coffee shop near you with AOL Yellow Pages.

Top Searched Coffee on AOL Search:
1. Green Mountain Coffee
2. Starbucks Coffee
3. Caribou Coffee
4. Gevalia Coffee
5. Peet's Coffee
6. Dunkin Donuts Coffee
7. Blue Mountain Coffee
8. Maxwell House Coffee
9. Folgers Coffee
10. Senseo Coffee

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Doing laundry isn't the funnest of chores, but it can be one of the most simple with a good washing machine and dryer. Check out our list of the top searched washers for some of our users' favorites.

A washer is an investment, so make sure you chose one that meets all your needs and will withstand the test of time. While some washers have lots of bells and whistles, like a touch screen, they don't necessarily make it any better. However, other extras like a hand-wash cycle and extra detergent or bleach dispensers can make your life a lot easier.

While browsing, also consider whether you want a front-loading or top-loading washer. Front-loading washers are considered to be more gentle on your clothing and use less water and energy. Top-loading washers are known to be less noisy and hold more clothing per wash cycle.

Along with finding a washer with a good warranty, choose one with structural integrity. Look for washers with a plastic or stainless steel drum so that it won't rust.

Before heading out to the appliance store, measure the space you plan to put your washer and dryer. If you have limited space, consider a space-saving washer dryer combo, like number 8 on our list.

What kind of washer do you use? Let us know! Search for more washing machines on AOL Search.

Top Searched Washing Machines on AOL Search:
1. Maytag Neptune
2. Whirlpool Duet
3. Whirlpool Cabrio
4. Kenmore Elite
5. GE Profile
6. Maytag Atlantis
7. LG Steam Washer
8. Whirlpool Thin Twin
9. Maytag Bravos
10. LG Tromm

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Hot Searches From January 2, 2009:
1. Moviefone -- Find movie times for this weekend
2. Dick Clark -- Rocks New Year's Eve at 79 years old
3. Rose Bowl -- USC beats Penn State
4. Rose Parade -- Celebrates the new year with 120th annual parade
5. Weight Watchers -- Resolving to lose weight this year?
6. Wii -- To launch Wii TV?
7. 'Biggest Loser' -- Contestant couple Amy and Marty Wolff expecting a baby
8. Jesse McCartney -- Rocks in the new year with Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest
9. Bowl Games -- Looking forward to this weekend's games?
10. Orange Bowl -- Virginia Tech defeats Cincinnati

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When I was little, I wanted to be an "animal doctor," or veterinary assistant. I am glad to have my current job instead, because when I see the crazy pets people have these days, I don't know if I could have handled being a vet.

My friend, for example, just got a lap leopard. Have you ever heard of them? I hadn't. They are a mix between a house cat and a type of leopard and they can grow to be the size of some dogs. She had to order it from India and have it sent to her through international pet shipping. It is really unique, but it is also really expensive and has no pet health insurance. It got sick last month and she had to shell out over $5,000 to nurse it back to health. What ever happened to wanting a tabby cat?

Her unusual choice of pet got me wondering what other exotic animals people are keeping as pets. Looking at this list of top searched bizarre pets, I am curious where people get these sorts of pets. Websites like PetFinder and TerrificPets have some unusual pets, but none this bizarre.

The number one searched bizarre pet, a Sugar Glider, is native to Australia. How can they live in your living room? Number two, might be in your closet as a fashion item. PETA keeps a close watch on Chinchilla safety because they are popular for their soft fur. Their cousin, Degus, are also very fuzzy, all the way down to their furry paws.

Hedgehogs are the opposite of soft and fuzzy. Just like the video game character Sonic the Hedgehog, they are covered with little spines, like a porcupine. They aren't known to run fast like him though.

Snakes are becoming more popular as pets, but owning a Kingsnake still seems a bit too exotic for my taste in pets. I do hear they are easy to care for though. Other strange reptiles on the list include the Axolotl, which looks like a fish with legs.

Do you own any of the pets on our list or another bizarre pet? Let us know! Find more information about these bizarre pets on AOL Search.

Top Searched Bizarre Pets on AOL Search:
1. Sugar Glider
2. Chinchilla
3. Wallaroo
4. Bearded Dragon
5. Chameleon
6. Hedgehog
7. Kingsnake
8. Alpaca
9. Degu
10. Axolotl

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With the New Year here, many of my friends are talking about one thing: losing weight. As we started talking about all the different diet plans out there, one friend asked, "Why diet, when you can just pop a diet pill?" Is it really that easy? Being completely naive about diet pills and diet supplements, I decided to pull a list of the top searched diet pills to find out what all the hype was about.

I can see why Alli made it to the top of the list. According to their customer testimonials, this pill, along with diet and exercise, can increase weight loss up to 50 percent. However, Alli is known to have some nasty side effects as well. According to their website, you will pass something "that looks like the oil on top of a pizza" out your body. Are the benefits worth the costs? Find out more at AOL Body.

Did you know phentermine received FDA approval back in 1959? It's still the top searched diet pill today. It's strange to think people have been using phentermine for so long.

I have to say, I'm a little skeptical of all these miracle pills and I wonder if they really lead to healthy weight loss. There are so many diet pills that out there that I question how safe they really are. Some of these diet pills I have actually heard of like Hoodia and Hydroxycut. But what exactly are Meridia and Lipovox?


Dieting is hard! Quick diets don't help you lose weight long term and exercise regimens are hard to stick to. Maybe diet pills really are the best way how to lose weight effectively.

Yes, popping a diet pill does sound much easier than counting your calories or exercising, but do they really work? Have you tried any of these diet pills? And if so, what worked for you? Try searching for diet pills on AOL Search. Or, if diet pills aren't your thing, you can check out AOL Body for weight loss tips.

Top Searched Diet Pills on AOL Search:
1. Alli
2. Phentermine
3. Hoodia
4. Hydroxycut
5. Slimquick
6. Meridia
7. Xenical
8. Relacore
9. Lipovox
10. Metabolife

Hot Searches from December 31, 2008:
1. Danny Philbin -- Regis accused of refusing to help out son
2. Roland Burris -- To replace President-elect Barack Obama in the Senate
3. Lark Previn -- Mia Farrow's 35-year-old daughter dies
4. Kennedy Center Honors -- Streisand, Freeman, Townsend and others honored
5. Auld Lang Syne -- Do you know the lyrics? Practice for tonight's celebration
6. George Jones -- Texas singer honored by Kennedy Center
7. Mike Shanahan -- Broncos fire coach. Will he get picked up by another team?
8. Lee Anthony -- Caylee Anthony's uncle now facing charges in murder case
9. Miley Cyrus -- Surprises lucky fan with a concert in their bedroom
10. Egypt -- Offers humanitarian aid but won't open Gaza border

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It is time to slip on a cute dress for your New Year's Eve celebration, but are you feeling like you enjoyed the holiday treats a little too much? With all the cookies, chocolate and eggnog, it is easy to put on a few pounds near the end of the year but difficult to lose them again. Before you stress out about fitting in to your favorite cocktail dress, you can trim inches off your waist and hips with a body shaper.

Shapewear is the best way to appear slimmer when you don't have enough time to diet before a big event. Body hugging lingerie creates a streamline figure, smooths out bumps and sucks in your trouble spots. They also mask any unwanted lines from your bra or underwear that may show through thin, delicate fabric. That means no more muffin tops and no panty lines.

We aren't talking about your grandma's girdles or corsets. No petticoat punishment here! The new generation of shapewear is breathable and flexible while still camouflaging those unwanted bulges. Check out our list of the top searched shapewear and get the figure you want.

How do you dress slimmer? Let us know! Search for more shapewear on AOL Search and AOL Shopping.

Top Searched Shapewear on AOL Search:
1. Spanx
2. Kymaro New Body Shaper
3. Yummie Tummie
4. Flexees
5. Ardyss BodyMagic
6. CoCoon Shapewear
7. Rago Shapewear
8. Dr. Rey's Shapewear
9. Playtex Shapewear
10. Bliss Shapewear

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Hot Searches from December 30, 2008:
1. Melissa Berry -- Lingerie football player sues ex over nude photos
2. Stock market -- 2008 marks a year of record losses
3. Freddie Hubbard -- Jazz trumpeter dies at 70
4. Cruise ship disappearance -- Woman falls overboard or may have jumped
5. FAFSA -- Boost your financial aid by beating the deadline
6. Jennifer Lopez -- Plans to announce divorce on Valentine's Day?
7. Cleveland Browns -- Fire head coach Romeo Crennel
8. 'Deal or No Deal' -- Barber makes deal for $383k
9. Hamas -- Israel considers truce in Gaza assault if Hamas halts rocket fire
10. Bristol Palin -- Gives birth to baby boy Tripp

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