I went deaf yesterday

He is likely taking a low dose coated aspirin for heart trouble. Those are designed for people with circulatory problems to take and avoid the dangers of aspirin. I know you don't agree with "big medicine", but if his doctor told him to take it, he should. Beyond that, Aspirin is a natural, dare I say homeopathic medicine, so you ought to like it.:hihi:

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Is that better?:hihi:

BTW, aspirin can prevent the creation of stomach acid.