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Swallowing the Horse Pills!!

Posted: Monday, March 9th, 2009

I'll be the first to admit, I gag, really bad when I have to swallow pills. I can handle the basic aspirins (better yet the gel caps), but give me a big pill and I can almost guarantee that it won’t be going down smoothly. I have bought some great, highly recommended vitamins and have had to hand them over to friends simply because the thought of swallowing them was enough to make me gag. I found solace knowing that I am not alone in this inconvenient weakness. Carey Assaf of Kardish Bulk Foods and Nutrition Centre mentioned that quite a few customers come into the store looking for alternatives and suggestions. I liked his suggestion to sipping my liquid using a straw which creates a tunnel effect through the mouth and throat. Always ensure you have a moist mouth and if you run into trouble have a banana on standby which should help push the pill down. The following websites have some additional information:

  • Take a sip of a carbonated beverage after putting the pill in your mouth. The carbonation floats the pill and you can easily swallow it, because your mouth and throat don't even know it's there. 
  • Take a mini-marshmallow, rip it in half and wrap it around the pill. Stick it in your mouth for a second or two to get it moist. It should be very easy to swallow. 
  • Try using a spoonful of jam or jelly to help you swallow the pill. Get a spoonful of jam or jelly, put the pill in it, and swallow the whole thing. Since its sweet, it will mask any bad flavor, and jelly is slimy and goes right down. You could also use pudding. http://www.wikihow.com/Swallow-a-Pill

For kids: http://www.ncpamd.com/swallowing_pills.htm

 http://www.conqueranxiety.com/Seven+Tips+for+Overcoming+the+Fear+of+Swallowing+Pills-FD7.html

Carey also suggested looking for alternatives. Many Nutrition Centres like Kardishs' will have a variety of alternatives for vitamins and certain medicines that come in different forms. It’s worth your while to check it out if you are avoiding taking medications

For more information on Kardish Bulk Foods and Nutrition Centre check out their website at www.kardishfoods.com.

By the way, I had Andie's 4th birthday party on Sunday afternoon. Not sure what I was thinking but we had 25 kids at my mom's gym… Nepean Corona School Of Gymnastics. Insanity for a few hours and then at the end, when the party had cleared and the last loot bag had been handed out, Andie came over to me, gave me a hug and said, Thank You Mom For My Amazing Birthday Party… I could have cried!! Well worth the effort!

Have a great day!

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