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Wellness Pathway #172:
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One reader of LifeTrek Provisions, a medical doctor
and personal friend, submitted the following reply to last week's tip on the
health benefits of aspirin. "I am really glad you directed readers to their
doctors after asking, 'What's not to like?' about taking a daily aspirin. While
I agree that daily low-dose aspirin can often be used as an adjunct to managing
cardiovascular risk factors, I would point out the risks to taking aspirin,
especially gastrointestinal bleeding. These risks increase sharply when persons
taking routine aspirin add an analgesic such as ibuprofen (e.g., Advil) for
acute pain. Patients starting aspirin need to be warned about this risk, and in
most cases should be advised to consider acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol) when an
analgesic is needed." "It should also be stressed that low doses (75 to 81 mg) of aspirin are just as effective as the ordinary dose of 325 mg in producing cardiovascular benefits. Any advice to take an aspirin a day should direct people to take only the low-dose form." "Finally, as you know, aspirin's benefits cause only an incremental reduction in disease risk. Far more effective ways to reduce risk include non-smoking, weight control, routine exercise, sensible diet, control of blood pressure and blood lipids, etc. No one should think that by taking a little pill each day they can afford to slacken off on these other proven strategies. Again, thanks for all the great messages. I only urge a bit of caution when recommending a powerful medication to so large and diverse an audience." To reply to this Pathway, use our Feedback Form. To learn more about our Wellness Coaching programs and to arrange for a complimentary wellness coaching session, use our Contact Form or Email Bob. May you be filled with goodness, peace, and joy. Bob Tschannen-Moran President, LifeTrek Coaching International, www.LifeTrekCoaching.com CEO & Co-Founder, Center for School Transformation, www.SchoolTransformation.com 2010-2011 President, International Association of Coaching, www.CertifiedCoach.org Address: 121 Will Scarlet Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23185-5043 Phone: (757) 345-3452 Fax: (772) 382-3258 Skype: LifeTrek Twitter: @LifeTrekBob Mobile: www.LifeTrekMobile.com Subscribe/Unsubscribe: Subscriber Services » Top » Go to Provision Archive » Go to Wellness Pathway Archive » Go to Creativity Pathway Archive » Go to Career Pathway Archive » Go to Leadership Pathway Archive » Go to Resilience Pathway Archive » Go to OD Pathway Archive » Go to Parenting Pathway Archive » Go to Webcast Intro » Go to Webcam (Watch the Birds!) » Reply to this Article » Go to Coaching Chat Room |
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