Elevated CRP - anti-inflammatory of choice?

My 61 year old Caucasian male patient had 4.3 on C-reactive Protein test for the past 6-8 months.

1. Would aspirin be useful in bringing this inflammation down to safe levels?
2. If aspirin would be effective, what is the lowest (minimum) dose that would be effective?
3. How long could one expect such aspirin therapy to take before it would be effective?
4. The patient has collagenous colitis, but is not symptomatic at this time.  Would and dose aspirin be contraindicated? If so, what alternative anti-inflammatory would be a good option (natural remedies or prescription)?

Other information about patient:
This patient also suffers from mild to moderate hypertension and is presently on terazosin 6 mg daily.
Pt has been approximately 6-10 pounds overweight (mostly in abdominal region).
He does mild to moderate exercise 30-60 minutes a day, 7 days a week.

Leslie Huddleston, RN, PA-C