I'm thinking of starting one after seeing a show on aging. They state that inflamation is the cause of many diseases, since the real problem is inflammation and taking aspirin can decrease this. One of the indicators for inflammation is C-reactive protein.

I read in Fortune Magazine that studies are coming out indicating many of the ailments associated with aging (diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s etc) can be slowed by eliminating the inflammation. It seems that cholesterol is not as detrimental as this inflammation.

What do you think? Worth a try?

my mother is on the regiment.

I would say it is totally worth the try.

Unfortunally for me, I can't be bothered to remeber to take a vidermin each day.

MickG said:

there was an article on MSNBC explaining that recent tests have shown taking a multi-vitamin each day does little, if any good.

XxAxX said:

I don't know what "good" your show was expressing about doing very little of. However, all I do know is that vitamins make me feel good. Feeling good is good. If I forget to take my vitamins for too long, I start eating all the time, and feeling rundown.

MickG said:

oh. it was a bit off topic, sorry. i guess i was indirectly making the point that medical science reverses itself all the time. what we beleive to be helpful today will be passe tomorrow in the medical community.

PANDURITO said:

i think that will help! gimme one!!!!

if it's the only the inflamation you want to keep in check
you could also make do with garlic, lemons, parsley or any
other of the dozens of anti-inflamatory vegs and herbs out
there. plus, when eaten whole or juiced, these wholefoods,
or herbs attribute to your overall health in more ways and
instead of just controling or taking away inflamation they
also release anti-oxidants into your system and benefit an
entire scala of other ailments as well.

the asperin thing sounds tempting, though, i have thought
about it myself but it just seems like too much of a risk
in the long run i think. i wouldn't feel comfortable with
a regimen like that.

my dad takes a 1/4 tablet each day

It thins the blood and increases your risk of bleeding to death in an accident or whatnot, so I think it's generally not a good idea unless you've got some reason to believe you're at an elevated risk, at least until you hit a certain age. Best to keep inflammation low by living a healthy lifestyle.

I'm in a highly addictive zone ... keep all drugs, meds, toxins, msgs, etc, etc, etc away from me...

now... if only I could figure out who's still around

Yes, Definitely.



Don't check my tonsils, please !

I'm not into medication for some reason it scares me a bit.

RaspberryPauvrette said:

Yuck! I can't believe you posted this pic in THAT thread!

Any better way to introduce Mister Sharon?

IstenSzek said:

Exactly!

Peppermint tea is my favorite.

MarySharon said:

Er...no ?