Question 1

can 4 years of eating candy made of real peppermint oil everyday all the time cause stomach issues or any type of issues with the body?

Accepted Answer

Does the peppermint: candy contain sugar or sugar substitutes?  That's more the issue.  Sugar increases health risks and sugar substitutes are typically toxic to the brain.  You are better off snacking on nuts, pumpkin seeds, etc.  Peace and good health.

Question 2

could peppermint candy make me gain weight?

Accepted Answer

If you eat enough: Of anything it can cause weight gain if calories consumed exceed calories burned.

Question 3

does peppermint candy help calm or relieve stress? just curious. thanks.

Accepted Answer

Peppermint: Yes peppermint is known to have a calming effect.

Question 4

could peppermint candy canes stop nausea?

Accepted Answer

Peppermint candy: can help to ease digestion. Peppermint candies are often offered after a meal for this reason. Peppermint has been used effectively for a variety of digestive issues (flatus, nausea, vomiting, cramps, loose bowel movements, heartburn, indigestion &amp; irritable bowel syndrome).

Question 5

i've had gerd for 4 months and taking pills and feel better but still bad i always eat peppermint candies which help a lot! is this permanent? :(

Accepted Answer

Depends: Obesity, carbonated drink contributes. Keeping head end of the bed elevated, avoiding recumbent posture for one hr after full stomach, cutting down on hot, spicy, sour food will help. Stress has to be controlled. 3-6m of these usually cures. Hope you have been tested for H Pylori &amp; you are negative.

Question 6

i have gerd and the medicine they have me helps but does not control it. i eat/drink peppermint tea candies which really helps is that bad?? (:

Accepted Answer

GERD: I would talk to my Doctor about a different medication if yours is NT helping.  But the candies alone are probably not bad.

Question 7

peppermint altoids candy helps calm me when i have an anxiety attack but i fear it's messing up my stomach. what can i chew on in place of peppermint?

Accepted Answer

Interesting!: If it's the peppermint flavor that helps, consider natural peppermint and peppermint tea.  Usually peppermint calms the stomach. Also consider seeing a therapist about your anxiety. There are many simple techniques that help reduce anxiety: various breathing exercises, meditation, energy tapping, physical exercise, etc.

Question 8

silly question but are there any health benefits to having peppermint candies? i notice at times a restaurant or food joint hand them out with orders.

Accepted Answer

Here's why: Eating a peppermint after a meal absorbs or masks the odor of the food on the breath. In india, people eat anise and fennel seeds for the same reason.

Question 9

when it gets hot, i use dr bronners peppermint castille liquid. my whole body is itchy? could i have allergy after all these years?

Accepted Answer

Possible: Try a different soap for a week and see is symptoms go away. Allergies can develop any time.

Question 10

can my g6pd kids use laundry liquid or body wash contains low concentration of eucalyptus oil or peppermint oil?

Accepted Answer

Sounds fine: Laundry detergents and bath soaps or body washes do not cause any more problems in G6PD kids compared with in non-G6PD kids. Restrictions for G6PD people are mainly about certain foods and certain medicines.

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Can 4 years of eating candy made of real peppermint oil everyday all the time cause stomach issues or any type of issues with the body?

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Could peppermint candy make me gain weight?

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Does peppermint candy help calm or relieve stress? just curious. thanks.

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Could peppermint candy canes stop nausea?

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I've had gerd for 4 months and taking pills and feel better but still bad i always eat peppermint candies which help a lot! is this permanent? :(

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I have gerd and the medicine they have me helps but does not control it. i eat/drink peppermint tea candies which really helps is that bad?? (:

A member asked:

Peppermint altoids candy helps calm me when i have an anxiety attack but i fear it's messing up my stomach. what can i chew on in place of peppermint?

A member asked:

Silly question but are there any health benefits to having peppermint candies? i notice at times a restaurant or food joint hand them out with orders.

A member asked:

When it gets hot, i use dr bronners peppermint castille liquid. my whole body is itchy? could i have allergy after all these years?

A member asked:

Can my g6pd kids use laundry liquid or body wash contains low concentration of eucalyptus oil or peppermint oil?

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