Question 1

30 w pregnant and craving rice with bottled sweet and source sauce (la choy or kikoman). is the rice and sauce safe? should i worry about ingredients?

Accepted Answer

Fine: I don't see anything in the ingredients that would be harmful.  Kikoman's sweet and sour dipping sauce's first ingredient is high fructose corn syrup, better to use the sauce made for sauteing.  Throw in your favorite vegetables and make it healthier.

Question 2

why do i need to chew ice alot?

Accepted Answer

Habit: We need to eat, and drink water, and breathe.  Feeling one must chew ice or some other nonessential behavior means it may have risen to a habit or even a compulsion.  Compulsions usually interfer with activities and tend to produce a lot of anxiety if they are nto performed.  Clincial psychologists can help with habits and compulsions with cognitive behavioral techniques.

Question 3

sex chatting with lover is good or bad?

Accepted Answer

Just between you two: The answer to this must be agreed between the two of you. That's sometimes easier said than done - since when you're in love you want to please your partner and may agree w/out knowing how you'll feel. So, it must be carefully felt out over time. In itself, it is fine but if it scares either of you, you need to take it slowly or let it go. Let love be your guide.

Question 4

my godson is always pooing pellets, why?

Accepted Answer

Not enough fiber: Likely your godson does not have enough fiber in his diet.  The best remedy for this is to increase the amount of water ( 4-5 glasses a day), and increase this fiber content.  For example more vegetables, high fiber cereals, etc.  Medications (eg. stool softeners) are rarely needed in children.

Question 5

does chewing a tablet reduce its effect?

Accepted Answer

Depends: For some medications, chewing it does not matter.  For some medications that are timed released, chewing them could alter the way the medication works.  Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Question 6

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 7

can chewing garlic help pass a swab test?

Accepted Answer

Swab test for drugs?: No. Nothing will help you pass a drug test if you have drugs in your system. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 8

why is  it important to chew my food well?

Accepted Answer

Choking: If you don't chew your food you might get food caught in the back of the thrat.  This can be an emergency which can require the heimlich maneuver to clear a potentially fatal obstruction.

Question 9

my 18 months godson is pooing pellets, why?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: Pellet stool in 18 months old child is usually indicates he has constipation. Increase fiber in the diet should help.

Question 10

i have problems chewing and swllowing food?

Accepted Answer

Difficult swallowing: Difficulty in swallowing is regarded as an "alarm symptom"-and requires thorough evaluation. From your description I would start with a swallow eval by a speech therapist.

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30 w pregnant and craving rice with bottled sweet and source sauce (la choy or kikoman). is the rice and sauce safe? should i worry about ingredients?

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Why do i need to chew ice alot?

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Sex chatting with lover is good or bad?

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My godson is always pooing pellets, why?

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Does chewing a tablet reduce its effect?

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Is it necessary to wear chappals at home?

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Can chewing garlic help pass a swab test?

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Why is it important to chew my food well?

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My 18 months godson is pooing pellets, why?

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I have problems chewing and swllowing food?

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