Question 1

is cayenne pepper good while breastfeeding?

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Not so good?: Cayenne pepper and other spicy foods like chili pepper and hot sauce change the flavor of breast milk in some mothers, although not all nursing moms will experience this change to their milk. This can sometimes cause refusal to eat, or GI upset in the infant. For other infants, it doesn't seem to matter.

Question 2

does cayenne pepper have an impact on breast feeding mother?

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Cayenne&breastfeed: The breastmilk will have some of the chili taste so I do not recommend that. There will be plenty more time for you to enjoy the cayenne after u stop breastfeeding.

Question 3

what are the health benefits of cayenne pepper?

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Listen to your body: Wikipedia has a number of possibilities and other sites as well. There is an entire book devoted to health benefits. The caution to start with a very low dose that would be used in cooking as a spice is wise. With a slow increase you can  to see how you personally respond.

Question 4

is cayenne pepper good for you?

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Cayenne pepper, no: U have HX of Hyperthyroidism, imply hypertension ? Problem here is cayenne preparations have large amt of sodium. Thus pepper not bad, xtra sodium can be, depending on overall sodium intake. There R `studies' support benefit in digestion &amp; Cholesterol&amp;Cancer of Capsicum (in cayenne pepper) by groups interested in natural substances. Not large mainline studies, they R to sell meds, pepper too cheap

Question 5

will cayenne pepper cure a cold?

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Possibly: Cayenne pepper creates an inflammatory response in the throat and sinuses that helps direct the body to shunt more blood to those areas to more quickly relieve the symptoms of a cold in some people.

Question 6

could cayenne pepper make acne worse?

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Yes: It's actually promoted as a "pop" treatment on the internet. I suspect this is a prank. If topical benzoyl peroxide as tolerated has not cleared you in two weeks, get with your personal physician for prescription-strength treatment.

Question 7

can cayenne pepper on your face cure acne?

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No: Acne is a serious chronic disease that can't be cured but remits eventually by itself. Pepper will probably not touch it and will probably hurt and make things worse. I often suspect these foolish internet claims are actually cruel pranks. Get some benzoyl peroxide and see your physician if this fails. Good luck.

Question 8

may i drink cayenne pepper capsules if i have a promlem with lower esophageal sphincter?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: Cayenne pepper is an irritant. If you have problems with the sphincter and the esophagus does not empty rapidly, the capsule may dissolve, releasing the pepper and causing irritation of the lower esophagus

Question 9

can epsom salt or cayenne pepper help with scabies? i've been to the dr. and it is scabies.

Accepted Answer

Need Elemite: There are no effective home remedies for scabies that I know of.

I hope your physician prescribed Elemite, a topical scabicide.

You need to apply it to your entire body from the neck down, leave on overnight, and repeat the treatment in 5-7 days.  All close associates/family members need to be treated also.

You may also need calamine lotion or benadryl (diphenhydramine) to help with the itching.

Question 10

heart disease bad in my family, looking for ways to keep arteries clean.heard cayenne pepper is good for that,true? any other ways, tyvm

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It is unlikely: that Cayenne pepper would have any meaningful affect on your coronary arteries otherwise we would routinely prescribe it to our heart patients (which we don't.) You can't do anything about your genes but you an not smoke, exercise regularly, maintain a low-normal body weight and treat diabetes, hypertension and hyperlipidemia with appropriate medications if you have those disorders.

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