-=> Quoting Joe Mackey to Nancy Backus on 03-31-19  06:37 <=-

 > We don't bother much with OTC meds, except for when that's how to get
 > certain meds that are prescribed....   But my reflux and Richard's
 > heart condition do require some medication... 

 JM> With my reflux I find a good belch helps.
 JM> Some times I'll have a good slug of milk that neutralizes the acid.
 JM> And there is also baking soda and water.  That's nasty tasting stuff
 JM> and have to drink the glass in one gulp to be effective.  That'll
 JM> produce a window rattling result.   

I could wish that my reflux was that easily taken care of... 
 
 > I also will substitute chocolate covered fruits and nuts for candy...  

 JM> I love fruits of all sorts and when in season I eat a lot.
 JM> What I dislike are fruits in stores that aren't ripe, but I set them
 JM> out and will ripen at room temp over a few days.

Some of them never do ripen properly... but it's nice when they do...  

ttyl      neb

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