"Bitamins"

We took care of two of our Granddaughters this weekend. There is a reason that “young” people have children. They are such good kids, but even so, we were exhausted by the time their Mom and Dad picked them up. So much fun to have them come, but glad it’s only for awhile. We’ve had naps and now we’re fine! The little one, who’s almost four, and still has some speech difficulties, wants to do everything big people do. When I put out my vitamins before dinner she wants her vitamins put out, too. So, I’ve put her bottles on the counter and she can now get them, with Grandma’s permission. She asks, “Bitamins”?, I say “yes” and she is now so proud to be able to do for herself. When we get sat down at the table she tells me that “Bitamins keep me healthy.” Of course, I agree and am so glad that she is learning now. I don't correct her speach. She's just too funny and cute, to boot!

I haven’t heard a Dr on TV or anywhere else, for that matter, not suggest that everyone should be taking a good daily multivitamin, at the least. These days they usually add that we should all have our Vit D levels checked and then add Vit D, too. It’s interesting that the latest statistics, (2007) from the U.S. National Poison Data System, about death from Vitamins and Minerals is ZERO. Pharmaceuticals, is 1,597. The numbers can speak for themselves.

Also, I read an article about making sure that if you are in the hospital, you have an advocate at your bedside the whole time that you are there. They can ask questions like, “What is that medications? What are the side effects? What are you doing?’ Apparently, too many meds are being dispensed incorrectly at hospitals and patients get mixed up and the wrong care can be given to you, instead of the intended patient. In today’s world, a holistic Dr, like Dr. Weil, can quote statements about an herb, that has been published by many peer reviewed journals, and he can be threatened with prison and the loss of his business. He must have gotten more popular and was making enough money that Big Pharma’s were feeling threatened. Good grief!!...An herb that has been used for thousands of years to treat many different illnesses, needs a double blind, placebo controlled study and the H1N1 vaccine can be given with only the scantest of testing. OK…Sounds good to me. (Sarcasm, intended)

Love the cooler weather. The rainy NW is just fine with me. Those who are dreading possible floods, not so much! But the rain is BACK and will likely be here for quite awhile. Glad that I can stay indoors.

As Always...Healthy Days to you, Your Smiling Maven