Question 1

doctors, what are the benefits of chewing coca leaf?

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Stick To Coca Cola: "Benefits" is a relative term. Chewing the coca leaf releases minuscule amounts of cocaine, which acts like a stimulant with about the strength of coffee. It doesn't taste so good, so it is now extracted into a pure form that is so strong and addictive it has basically ruined many a culture and sub-culture (Netflix: "Narcos," "Cocaineomics," "Crack in the System"--currently playing "Sicario").BAD!

Question 2

what are the benefits of chewing tobacco?

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Deadly: The benefits include not having to live as long.

Question 3

what are the benefits of chewing sugar-free gum? is chewing sugar-free gum really good for your teeth and mouth?

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Absolutely! : Absolutely! xylitol based gum stimulates salivary flow and helps keep your teeth clean without feeding sugar to the bacteria that cause tooth decay.

Too many articles on the internet to post here. Do a quick search and you will get a better understanding.

Question 4

why do i need to chew ice alot?

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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 5

how come i have a compulsion to chew ice alot?

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Several possibilitie: A compulsion to chew ice can be simply a bad habit, an anxious behavior, or the result of a vitamin/mineral deficiency. Try making a journal of the times when you want to do it, what's going on at the time, etc. Look for any patterns that might help you determine the cause. Either way it is important to stop the behavior as it can damage your teeth over time. Short term counseling may help stop.

Question 6

is it possible for chewing on ice to cause trismus?

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Not generally: Trismus is limited opening of the lower jaw, usually caused by muscle spasm, a jaw joint disorder or an infection of the jaw. Chewing ice is not good for your teeth or your jaw, but i don't think it would commonly cause true trismus.

Question 7

can you tell me, are you supposed to chew chia seeds to get the health benefits?

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Breaking into: seeds will  better allow for absorption of nutrients.  They contain Omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, protein &amp; antioxidants. Chia have Calcium,Vitamin C, Zinc, Phosphorous, Iron &amp; Potassium.

Question 8

i drink about 4 160z cups a water a day and after i'm done drinking, chew on a lot of ice. is it okay for my health?

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Drinking water: Four 16 ounce glasses of water a day should be okay for the average individual.  Try substituting some drinks with electrolytes especially during the hot summer.  Eating a lot of ice can be associated with other problems such as iron deficiency anemia. It would be best to discuss this with your primary care provider.

Question 9

7 mnths pregnant i began chewing on ice, my babys about to be 2 mnths old&i cant stop chewing on ice, what's wrong with me? i go crazy with out ice.

Accepted Answer

Iron deficiency: The symptom you have is call Pica, and iron deficiency is the most likely cause.  See your doctor, get lab tests to check blood counts and iron levels.  Please don't just start taking iron without getting evaluated.

Question 10

is ice chewing a symptom of anemia?

Accepted Answer

PICA: In medicine we call "pica" to the strong desire to eat or drink very unusual substances or foods. Children and adults with pica may eat:
animal feces, clay, dirt, hairballs, ice, paint, sand.This pattern of eating should last 1 mo.In pregnancy, in childhood, and in malnourished populations is more common.It is true that  iron or zinc deficiency could be present but could also be psycological.

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