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Iv had a sore throat with cold symptems. but iv been craving spicey hot foods....why?
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Craving: Having a craving is more of a comfort sign for the body. In your case it is for spicey foods even though your throat is sore.
Answered 2/11/2015
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You enjoy: "hot stuff"??Actually hot peppers and spices can be used for pain relief. You brain can only interpret one pain at a time. Sure try some hot sauce.
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