Question 1

why do we have cravings for spicy n savoury food.

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Not true: That's not everybody by a long shot.  That's you.  It's a psychological and cultural thing. Nothing wrong with it.

Question 2

does salt cause high blood pressure? i have a large appetite and eat lots of savoury foods which have salt but not much sugar and am in good shape.

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Salt: a lot depend of if you have underlying hypertension and how much salt you ingest. Patients who are real salt hogs eating over 3-4 grams per day will have problems with bp control.

Question 3

international health insurance for a uk resident in uk?

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On-line: International health insurance, typically with evacuation coverage, is a supplemental insurance policy to cover health expenses while traveling. There are many reputible companies who market their products online.  The national health service advises: www.Nhs.Uk/nhsengland/healthcareabroad/pages/healthcareabroad.Aspx.  Us state department: travel.State.Gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1470.Html.

Question 4

malaria prophylaxis needed for india trip in winter?

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More than Likely: Malaria medication & insect repellent, secure window screens, possible bed netting for malaria risk year round throughout country including cities of delhi and bombay), except altitudes &gt; 6561 ft in himachal, jammu, kashmir, pradesh, or sikkim. Most malaria cases reported from forested madhya pradesh, maharashtra, orissa, gujarat, rajasthan, bihar, & karnataka. Also risks of dengue, chikungunya.

Question 5

is bus travel from san jose to los angeles okay in your first trimester?

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Certainly: No problem at all, have a good trip. Good wishes.

Question 6

how's health care in kuwait?

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Health care : My understanding is that  oil revenues have led to progressive improvement in health care in kuwait - and that there are some excellent hospitals.

Question 7

looking for best lungs specialist/ hospital in los angeles area?

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Pulmonologist: Hi, which part of town? And what do u need a lung specialist for?

Question 8

trip 2 south pacific:  any travel shots recommended?

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Check travel site: Wherever you go in the world, it's great to be prepared before your trip.  Check out the cdc travel website. You can look up your destination and find out what you need to do.

Wwwnc.Cdc.Gov/travel/

take care and have a great time!

Question 9

good dentist in belltown neighborhood looking for a good dentist in belltown neighborhood, seattle, wa

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Good luck: Are u a dentist? This is the first time that I have seen anyone use this website for this purpose.  Personally, i doubt that you will find someone this way, but good luck!  if you are not a dentist, the best way to find a good dentist is to ask family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, colleagues or other health care professionals to recommend someone they are happy with.  Good luck to you to then!

Question 10

what?is a?good drug rehabilitation place? in florida?

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There are many: Florida is a large state with lots of resources, but facilities change and gettign current information from someone who treats addictions and is familiar with the current state of more health care for less is wise.  In the north central florida area the university of florida recovery center has some great doctors and a range of options, in ocala the vines offers treatment.

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Why do we have cravings for spicy n savoury food.

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Does salt cause high blood pressure? i have a large appetite and eat lots of savoury foods which have salt but not much sugar and am in good shape.

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International health insurance for a uk resident in uk?

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Malaria prophylaxis needed for india trip in winter?

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Is bus travel from san jose to los angeles okay in your first trimester?

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How's health care in kuwait?

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Looking for best lungs specialist/ hospital in los angeles area?

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Trip 2 south pacific: any travel shots recommended?

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Good dentist in belltown neighborhood looking for a good dentist in belltown neighborhood, seattle, wa

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What?is a?good drug rehabilitation place? in florida?

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