Question 1

what is cipd?

Accepted Answer

Polyneuropathy: Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy is an inflammatory disorder of the peripheral nervous system. It occurs when immune cells attack nerves.

Question 2

are there health camps?

Accepted Answer

Health camps: Yes depending on the health problem,
For diabetes for example.

Question 3

is it charity to use chip?

Accepted Answer

CHIP: The children’s health insurance program (chip) provides health coverage for children whose families can’t afford private health insurance but who make too much money to be eligible for medicaid.  I guess the answer to your question depends on your definition of charity.

Question 4

chip pretzels bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Depends if you're: sensitive to gluten or not, then it's not great for you. Also, sometimes these pretzels have a lot of salt added to them, and that may not be good for you if you are salt-sensitive hypertensive. As a once-in-a-blue moon treat, it may not be harmful, but not if you are eating too many, and overindulging. Less is more on most fast food products!

Question 5

what are fishie clips made of?

Accepted Answer

Titanium: Filshie clips for female tubal occlusion are small titanium clips with soft silastic lining.

Question 6

could it be broken or chipped ?

Accepted Answer

Tooth vs bone: Do you have a broekn bone or tooth? Need to clarify question

Question 7

are veggies chips healthy to eat ?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If veggie chips are baked and low sodium then they would be healthier than standard fried and salted potato chips. If the veggie chips are heavily salted and deep fat fried then they would be about the same as potato chips, not that healthy.

Question 8

what is cipd and how can you treat it ?

Accepted Answer

See below: It is an autoimmune based neuropathy where your immune system attacks your nerves.  It is treated typically with ivig infusions.

Question 9

is it necessary to wear chappals at home?

Accepted Answer

Chappals: If you mean a type of slipper or sandal, this depends on the condition of your home and your personal customs.  If the floor is clean and you aren't worried about stepping on insects or other things, you could go barefoot.  Here in arizona scorpions can occasionally get into people's houses -- not fun to find in the night!  i'm a good aim with birkenstock thick-soled sandals.  :-).

Question 10

how can one avoid tears while chopping onion ?

Accepted Answer

Onions: Don't wear glasses. 
Stand in front of fan
Cut under water
Put a Kleenex under your nose.
Don't breath. 
Hold a page of paper in your mouth.

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