A Difficult Pill to Swallow?
Often a good multivitamin program requires that you take a number of capsules
and pills throughout the day.
For some people, though, swallowing pills can be a real problem
that makes such programs difficult to follow
Fortunately, there are many easy methods you can try
if swallowing pills poses a problem for you.
Trouble Swallowing? Head in the Right Direction...
Swallowing capsules can sometimes be dificult since they have a tendency to float. Most of us tilt our heads back when trying to swallow one. But this allows it to "float" to the top, which is at the front of your mouth, making the capsule even more difficult to get down your throat.
Next time, after placing a capsule in your mouth and taking a small sip of water, try tilting your head slightly forward and then swallow.
If a Pill Gets Stuck, Go Bananas!
For those pesky pills that get caught in your throat, eat a banana. Bananas have just the right mushy, smooth consistency to dislodge and carry it into the stomach.
When a Gag Isn's Funny---
Pill swallowing problems usually stem from an oversensitive gag reflex.
There is one way to "fool" the reflex.
Next time you take your vitamins, try drinking the water you wash them down with from a soda bottle. Keeping your lips in contact with the bottle, use a sucking action to drink from the bottle. The swallowing reflex is triggered automatically by pursing the lips and sucking. Distilled water works fine,
but carbonated water works even better.
By the way, this is a good way to get children to swallow pills also.