Question 1

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 2

is it a good idea to be ingesting peppermint oil for weight loss?

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Peppermint: If peppermint oil does not contain many calories and you go about checking your diet,. and exercising regularly you should be OK. If the peppermint is full of calories stop taking it regualrly.

Question 3

i have a cough it kinda horey and it feels like something is blocking my throat but i have no sore throat and. its causingthe me toi lose my voicethroatabout a week ago i swallowed a peppermint could this be from that?

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Croup: Your description sounds like a viral infection of upper respiratory tract causing inflammation and edema of larynx and trachea. The infection lasts 7-10 days. If loss of voice bothers you--- steam vapors help! 3-5 days of steroids are helpful too! sometimes if throat irritation and yellow green sputum prolonging infection for more than 10 days, secondary bacterial infection suspected!

Question 4

he's 10 weeks old. can he have a soft peppermint ?

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Would not recommend: candy for a 10 week old infant.

Question 5

could peppermint cure cancer?

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No: I wish peppermint could cure cancer! but no, it can't.

Question 6

what's peppermint oil used for?

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Peppermint for GI sx: Peppermint oil is often used as a supplement to reduce nausea or vomiting or to quell heartburn or indigestion. It has also been used for upper respiratory and skin conditions.

Question 7

does peppermint soap help clear skin?

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No: There is no evidence that peppermint soap will clear your skin. If you like the smell that's the only reason to use it.

Question 8

does peppermint help lower cholesterol?

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Peppermint: there are claims in the commercial literature that peppermint lowers cholesterol, I can't find any good scientific studies of the same. I wouldn't count on lowering my cholesterol with peppermint

Question 9

can peppermint tea help you if u have ic?

Accepted Answer

IBD??: Im not sure what "IC" means. Now , if you have inflammatory bowel diseases, Crohn's or ulcerative colitis, there has been some reports that strong peppermint can alleviate or moderate some symptoms, but it's not a cure. I hope this helps. If I'm missing the boat here, I apologize. Good luck.

Question 10

does drinking peppermint tea benefit you?

Accepted Answer

Peppermint tea: Peppermint has been used effectively for a variety of digestive issues (flatus, nausea, vomiting, cramps, loose bowel movements, heartburn, indigestion & irritable bowel syndrome).

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