Question 1

is ginger root safe for infants to eat?

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Ginger root: Ginger root is not recommended to children under 2.

Question 2

can i eat raw ginger daily?

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Moderation: There is no contraindication to eating raw ginger, but too much of anything can be problematic.  Excessive ginger can cause gut upset, diarrhea, and other symptoms.

Question 3

is it possible for you to eat licorice root raw?

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: Yes but too much can increase your BP.

Question 4

what is the benefit of ginger root in your diet?

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Several benefits: Ginger root has been a remedy used in ancient china for a variety of ailments.  Most commonly, it is believed that ginger can aid in digestive issues.  In addition, it can help with nausea and vomiting.

Question 5

can you eat raw pizza dough?

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Depends: In general it is not the best practice to eat raw dough. However, if the dough has egg in it then it can be very dangerous. Many eggs are contaminated with salmonella and can make you sick if they are eaten raw

Question 6

can u eat crab raw?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In hawaii we do it all the time, but
you may risk marine acquired organisms.

Question 7

is raw honey safe to eat?

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Yes: Honey has a very high sugar content, so bacteria cannot live in it. Remember the high sugar content also has lots of calories and won't help with weight loss and may cause weight gain.  The sugar will make diabetes control difficult.

Question 8

what happens if you get ginger root in your eye?

Accepted Answer

Mild iriation: Bathe your eyes and eye lids and then use frequent unpreserved artificial tears for at least 24 hours
if redness and irritation persist, have them evaluated.

Question 9

dear doctor, is it okay to eat raw soaked peanuts?

Accepted Answer

: I don’t think that it would be harmful.  However, I don’t know why anyone would want to eat raw, soaked peanuts.  Doesn’t sound too appetizing.

Question 10

is ginger root helpful in preventing fibroids and cyst?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: I haven't seen any data showing this helps. Good luck.

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