To Chew or Not to Chew

Bill the Pill

About 50 years old, very serious, set in his ways, logical in his thinking, when confronted with a decision to make, he is indecisive and procrastinates, slightly over weight with a sluggish manner, could be a computer programmer, no sense of humor, prefers functional things in life, cannot take a joke, follows rules and directions exactly, basically a boring person.

Bill the Pill’s ways are set. He wakes up and follows his routine without deviation, every day. Bill was invited to an office celebration at the boss’s house. Bill declined, he already had his day planned out. “I have to go home, to take care of my chores.” The next day, the office talk was all about how much fun everyone had. Some discovered new friends, some found romance and everyone was excited about the door prizes given out by their boss. Bill the pill, only found regret.


Charming Chewable

About 27, mature for her age, vibrant, bubbly creative person with a very positive attitude, could be an artist or chef, very animated, exciting, loves to explore, funny and loves to laugh, talkative and express her opinion with wisdom to back her words, gets the job done, but likes to have fun while doing it.

People wonder why Charming Chewable “CC” gets all the luck. They do not realize, CC does not rely on fate, or waits for things to happen. She makes things happen for herself. CC planned and organized a trip with former classmates from college. While on the trip, all of CC’s friends relied on her for planning their daily activities. CC did not mind, she loved making things happen and was happy to see others enjoy themselves. Fast forward two years later. CC is now happily married, and is an executive at a motion picture film studio. CC’s vibrant personality did not get un-noticed. She met her future husband on the trip with her friends. On that same trip, the CEO of a Fortune 500 company noticed her vitality and take charge attitude. She landed a position in his company.

On pace...

A few more pounds, and I'm there. Had my cheereos this morning, and for lunch, had fruit, almonds and my "green" drink.

The "HEART" of my Health Regimen

I started taking low dose aspirins at age 50. As I got older, I became more serious about taking it every day. Now, if I miss taking it, I feel guilty. I actually become fearful that today may be the day my heart needed it. I may be paranoid, but if I feel anything physical, that resembles a symptom of a heart attack, I wonder if I forgot to take my aspirin. I always take a bottle with me if I am away from home, for more than a day.

I used to take Bayer low dose aspirin. I switched to the Costco Kirkland brand of aspirin about two years ago. I may be wrong, but aspirin is aspirin. How many different ways can they make aspirin? Kirkland is the most economical brand available. That is why I chose it as my preferred brand.

The 81 mg tablets of aspirin was the only one available when I purchased it. I remember when I was a child, my parents gave me orange flavored chewable St. Josephs aspirin. I loved it! That was the only pleasant part of having a fever. Nowdays, I buy what is most economical. If chewable aspirins had a beneficial health impact, and was compettitively priced with the tablets, I would switch to a chewable form.

When I fill my vitamin organizer, I include a low dose aspirin in each space. There is no way I can miss or forget to take it. The only time I skip taking it, is when my doctor or dentist instructs me to not take aspirin.

Antacid and Acid Reflux
Calcium Carbonate
Famotidine

Allergies - hayfever
Benadryl
Singulair

Pain relief – mostly for arthritis
Ibuprofen
Advil
Celebrex
Nabumetone (Anti-Inflation)
Acetaminophen
Momentum

For bone density, bone loss and cartilage health.
Calcium
Glucosamine Chondroitin

Antioxidants to enhance immune system and to control uric acid.
Vitamin C
Acai
Black Cherry

Groupings - What's in it for me?

Heart health, keeps arteries and veins healthy for blood circulation and control blood pressure.
CO-Q-10
Low dosage aspirin
Potassium
Garlic
L’Arginine
Hawthorn Berries
Multi-mineral
Fish Oil
Folic Acid

No vitamins or medication here, but my daughter did such a nice job organizing this medicine cabinet, I thought I'd show it. Even the impressions of our teeth, from our dentist, are neatly placed on the bottom shelf.

Medication for the Aches and Pains

There is, some order to this mess. All of our medications are on the middle shelf of our medicine cabinet, in the bathroom. There, when we need them, but away from anyone who may accidentally take them.

Never Run Out of Vitamins
Stored in a cool dry place, in our storage/exercise room.

Quick and Easy Reload

Opened bottles of vitamins stored in a drawer, right below my vitamin organizers.

"Lock and Load"

One day at a time. I always know where I stand.

Staying Healthy with Vitamins

The best place to keep my vitamins is where the food is, and where we have our meals. That place is in the kitchen. They are easily visible and accessible, to serve as a reminder that I must take them every day.