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Is it recommend to take bath just after done eating?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Bathing and Swimming: There is an old myth that you cannot swim after eating. This myth is false. It has been debunked numerous ways and numerous times. So, it is both safe and fine to swim or bathe after eating if that is what you want to do.

Answered 5/8/2013

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