Question 1

very itchy bottom specially at night.no hemorrhoids nor any infection.used olive oil for dryness & zinc oxide cream for itching but doesnt work.cause?

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? Pin worm infection: Won't show on routine stools analysis, requires special testing, see your doctor for prescription medications and evaluation for a cause if not pinworm, best wishes

Question 2

why is olive oil healthy?

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Loaded with: Healthy fats, no sugar.

Question 3

what are the good effects of olive oil?

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Olive oil: Olive oil has 8.1 mcg of vitamin K, 1.9 mg of vitamin E &amp; 1.9 grams of saturated fat. Olive oil also contains 30mg of phytosterols which helps to keep cholesterol low.

Question 4

which is healthier , eating olives or olive oil ?

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They are : Both healthy and testy. The olives and olive oil each have their advantages and disadvantages.

Question 5

is it ok to drink olive oil?

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Olive oil: Yes but most of us don't like the taste in large amounts. Try putting extra virgin olive oil on your salds with a little vinegar.

Question 6

is olive oil good for treating sunburns?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Cool compresses; aloe vera gel (avoid the ones with Benzocaine as they can cause allergic skin reaction); topical otc steroid cream for more painful burns (remember to use very sparingly to avoid potential skin damage). Prevention is even better: sun blocks that protect against uva & uvb applied b4 exposure; long sleeves, broad-brimmed hats, pants. For sever blistering, see fp.

Question 7

is darker or lighter olive oil healthier?

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Read this please: The colour of an olive oil is related to the amount of chlorophyll it contains. Olives are picked early in the season tend to make green coloured oil as they contain higher levels of chlorophyll. Olives harvested late in the season will typically produce more golden coloured oils due to a higher level of natural occurring levels of carotene like substances.

Question 8

which type of olive oil is healthier for salads?

Accepted Answer

Extra virgin: Extra virgin olive oil is the healthiest.

Question 9

what are the health benefits of eating olive oil?

Accepted Answer

Olive oil: Olive oil has a number of purported benefits to include action as an anti-inflammatory, cholesterol lowerer, anttioxidant, and calcium absorber among many others. Not all have been demonstrated in rigorous studies, and appropriate dosing for benefits has not been established.

Question 10

would it be unhealthy to ingest 5 and 1/4 cups of olive oil?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea: You will have VERY loose bowel movement. Try not to do this routinely. Olive oil is healthy but in normal use as in cooking with it or in salads.

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Very itchy bottom specially at night.no hemorrhoids nor any infection.used olive oil for dryness & zinc oxide cream for itching but doesnt work.cause?

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