Question 1

home remedies for sore throat. it hurts everytime a swallow. i've tried salt water, lister one, ect. but never helps.

Accepted Answer

Home remedies: You can gargle w aloe vera juice a couple of times per day. A mix of chamomile tea w honey ; a small amt of lemon juice helps. For significantly sore throat w swollen tonsils / lymph nodes – see physician ; get a strep throat test ; culture. Antibiotics are imperative for strep throat.

Question 2

is eating chinese food everyday bad for you?

Accepted Answer

No, but: 1.4 billion chinese eat chinese food each day. However, what is in your "chinese" food is important. It is better to have a mixed diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts, low fat milk products; low in saturated fats; no tobacco, no more than one drink a day and exercise 30 minutes/day.

Question 3

what foods are good for encouraging spleen transformation in traditional chinese medicine?

Accepted Answer

Chinese medicine:  A spleen Qi deficiency diet recommends both foods and proportions for each.  Some food examples:  Lentils. quinoa. oats. root vegetables. pumpkin. squash. miso soup. orange peels. beef, soups,  black pepper, ginger&amp;  cumin. Food is only one part of restoring  Spleen Qi.

Question 4

what about chinese food gives you diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Usually doesn't: Agree with earlier comments about spread of germs in buffets and checking for cleanliness. Having lived in Taiwan - I can say that average Chinese food doesn't usually lead to loose stools.

Question 5

is it ok to eat at chinese food restaurants , like pf changs, while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

You very much can: But need to take the same precautions as if you were eating out anywhere like:
- avoiding high salt containing menu items
- avoiding raw or undercooked meats and seafoods
- avoiding raw or undercooked alfalfa sprouts
- avoiding menu items that may contain unpasteurized milk and juice
- avoid processed meats that contain nitrates

Question 6

which chinese medicine help decrease food sensitive ?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: Chinese medicine has been around a long, long time; and before the advent of modern medicine was of great help to many persons. Herbal and other naturally occurring medicines are the roots of many modern medicines. As to food sensitivity, I do not know. Chinese medicine should be fine, but check with your md to see if there are any specific contra-indications to what you are being given.

Question 7

any harmful effect of authentic chinese food on human body?

Accepted Answer

No: The french might disagree, but i consider it the finest of all national cuisines.

Question 8

can chinese food cause diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea: Almost any food can cause diarrhea if it is consumed in large quantities or the body is not used to it.  Additionally spices or hot peppers or hot sauces can cause diarrhea in some people.  We have all heard the term travelers diarrhea.  This is not always an infection but a reaction to new foods the body is not used to.

Question 9

is chinese food bad to eat for asthma?

Accepted Answer

No, it is fine: Chinese food is just fine for asthma patients, as long as they are not allergic to something in a particular dish, because food allergies can sometimes cause asthma symptoms. The chinese food, of course, should be prepared in a healthy manner, without much fat nor excess salt. There are over 1 billion chinese people in the world, and they seem to do alright eating their meals.

Question 10

can u eat chinese food while ur pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are many pregnant women in china. They eat too.

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