Question 1

everytime i drink a fizzy soda drink i begin to feel nauseous. what could possibly be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: You need to have an examination by your physician personally to see what's wrong.

Question 2

i am hearing that soda drinking and playing video games trigger asthma. is it a fact? how did this show up in your practice?

Accepted Answer

Urban legend: These two actions are done most likely a million times a day by teenagers, many with asthma, and there are no severe cases of asthma exacerbation's seen. This is most likely an urban legend with no true validity. On the other hand, if you want to assure children get good grades and stay fit and healthy, they probably should not play video games and drink soda too often.

Question 3

i accidently swallowed the thing thats on top of a soda drink. the thing with the thos holes that opens the can. is it dangerous for me? or go to er?

Accepted Answer

Swallowed soda tab: Yes, please go to ER ASAP.  You may get cut internally and an internal bleed is very dangerous.  The ER staff can image and find out where the tab is and monitor you.  Peace and good health.

Question 4

i have acid reflux. will i ever be able to drink soda, drink coffee and eat spaghetti sauce again?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Actually, little is known about what happens regarding untreated GERD or heartburn symptoms over a lifetime. Most information would say it persists, especially if nothing changes. Weight loss would be expected to have a favorable effect. Treatment with PPI/other medications often improves things enough so that the common offenders you mention can be tried, in modest amounts, again. Good luck!

Question 5

to cut down on my soda drinking , i add lemon juice (from concentrate) to a glass of ice water.  can the lemon juice affect my gout?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The drinking of warm water and freshly squeezed lemons help to neutralize the uric acid in your body.  Try this after every meal.  Sodas are really bad and lead to gout attacks.

Question 6

i am overall pretty skinny and rather little underweight. 60kg at 5ft11inch height. however, lately got visible protruding belly fat . i drink lot of soda drinks. can soda cause a particular increase in stomach fat only? what's the solution now?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, it can even you are thin. Excess carbohydrate from soda sugar will turn into belly fat if you are inactive and not spending the calories. You can see those bellies in people who drink a lot of beers which provide a lot of excess calories. You need to drop the soda drinks &amp; start exercise with particularly focusing on the trunk exercise then increase protein intake for building up the muscles.

Question 7

what is the difference between normal water and sparkling water? i just cut soda and drink water but after i eat, i only drink sparkling water.

Accepted Answer

Carbonation: First, great job on cutting soda! sparkling water is carbonated, just like soda.  Although certainly far healthier than soda, there is some science that links carbonic acid with decreased bone density (as well as damage to tooth enamel).  So it would be wise to drink in moderation as well.

Question 8

how can i break my addiction to soda and drink more water?

Accepted Answer

Soda: Set a plan & pursue it. Determination & will power help. Also adding non-sugar flavors to your water such as lemon, might substitute.

Question 9

why if i drink soda or drink cold water my stomach will be like a ballon?

Accepted Answer

Odd question: I can see that carbonation can cause you to bloat as the bubbles are releasedin your stomach.This would not be expected with plain water.People do trap air anytime they swallow, so yours may just be an over active "air eating" process. A good dry burp should alleviate the bloating.

Question 10

can baking soda or drinking green tea help prevent cavities?

Accepted Answer

No: Baking soda helps remove stains from teeth but does not prevent cavities. Green tea helps improve the immune system but does not prevent decay.

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Everytime i drink a fizzy soda drink i begin to feel nauseous. what could possibly be wrong?

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I am hearing that soda drinking and playing video games trigger asthma. is it a fact? how did this show up in your practice?

A member asked:

I accidently swallowed the thing thats on top of a soda drink. the thing with the thos holes that opens the can. is it dangerous for me? or go to er?

A member asked:

I have acid reflux. will i ever be able to drink soda, drink coffee and eat spaghetti sauce again?

A member asked:

To cut down on my soda drinking , i add lemon juice (from concentrate) to a glass of ice water. can the lemon juice affect my gout?

A member asked:

I am overall pretty skinny and rather little underweight. 60kg at 5ft11inch height. however, lately got visible protruding belly fat . i drink lot of soda drinks. can soda cause a particular increase in stomach fat only? what's the solution now?

A member asked:

What is the difference between normal water and sparkling water? i just cut soda and drink water but after i eat, i only drink sparkling water.

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How can i break my addiction to soda and drink more water?

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Why if i drink soda or drink cold water my stomach will be like a ballon?

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Can baking soda or drinking green tea help prevent cavities?

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