As many of you know, I'm sort of a health nut. I got it from my mother. (It's a shame cancer killed her.)

I'm fairly thin because I watch what I eat and exercise daily. The "10 best foods for you" are eaten with regularity. That doesn't mean I don't occasionally fall off the wagon. But on the whole, I'm careful about my choices.

I don't supplement my diet with vitamins because I make sure I get them with the variety of foods I eat. However, I do take several pills each day to assist or prevent certain maladies (if that's the correct word here).

One pill is red yeast rice (1200mg). I've taken it for over two years now, and my cholesterol (LDH) has dropped considerably according to my blood tests. I had been taking Lipitor, but began having hip joint aches. I like this natural supplement.

Another dietary supplement I take is Glucosamine--twice a day. In my humble opinion, it's done wonders for my hand arthritis and knee joints. The "knots" in my palms are virtually gone. I could barely grip a golf club before I started taking this magic pill.

The last pill (besides an aspirin) I take is ginger root (550mg). I started it six months ago and haven't had an "attack" of bowel cramps one time! They say it "promotes digestive health", and I'm a believer.

I'm not prescribing anything here--just informing you on what works for me. Here's to your good health.