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How many grams of carbs are recommended per day?
If you ARE trying to lose weight, 20 - 60 grams are recommended depending on your level of activity. If you are trying to lose...
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What's the easiest way to get rid of lower stomach fat?
The major cause of body accumulating around the stomach area (and the cause of insulin resistance) is refined (processed)...
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What could cause sharp shooting pains in various parts of the body?
shooting pains in body would probably be something to do with the nerves. This is probably harmeless but if experienced over a...
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Is it true that drinking too much water can be toxic?
Yes, it's called hyponatremia. A marathon runner in Boston died of hyponatremia a year or two back. It is very rare, and...
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Is it harmful to eat baby powder?
Various responses from WikiAnswers contributors: Eating nonfood items like laundry starch is a normal human behavior referred to...
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What might make everything taste metallic or salty?
It may be a form of neuropathy caused by medications or an illness. You should report this to your doctor. Also, try Biotene...
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What parts of the body are most vulnerable to lightning damage?
Many victims of lightning strikes die from burns and heart failure, and non-fatal strikes have been known to cause moderate to...
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What would cause your little finger to tingle?
Carpal tunnel syndrome would not cause tingling in little finger. The Ulnar nerve can cause numbness and tingling in the 4th -5th...
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Are fungal infections responsible for many 'undiagnosed' illnesses?
According to alternative medicine, the answer to your question is a big yes. Just type 'Candida' in a search engine, there is a...
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Why does the gland below the jaw swell when eating solid food?
You give very little detail so I cannot be certain what is happening here. Oral Health is a very important matter and should not...
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What is the recommended temperature and humidity for your home and for your bedroom when you are sleeping at night?
Temperature: 65-70 F degrees; with 65% humidity. Surely this depends on what one is used to. I find sleep most refreshing...
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Can hemoglobin shots be hazardous to your health?
Hemoglobin cannot be hazardous to your health. Hemoglobin has an important role in transportation of oxygen to all the cells of...
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Can rubbing your body down with rubbing alcohol lead to pneumonia?
To this day if a patient is running an extremely high fever they will rub the patient from head to toe in rubbing alcohol and...
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How do you expose narcissism in court during a custody battle?
You don't. For fit, loving, non-offending mothers in Virginia, learning to lie is key. Repeat after me, "He's a fine person, a...
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What dangers are associated with high concentrations of mercury in the body?
There are different levels of mercury poisoning, acute and chronic. Sudden exposure to high levels will cause breathing problems,...
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Are cramps gas vomiting upset stomach diarrhea and weight gain symptoms of a digestive disorder?
Doctors will pass this off as IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) and there is no such disease (I had that confirmed by a...
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How much money does a doctor earn?
500,000 if brain sergen Lets hope that you are not a Brain Surgeon
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How can you tell if your rabbit is a boy or girl?
N.B. this answer is now closed to further additions. The discussions page is the place for debate and discussion, not the answer...
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How many years does it take for hepatitis B and C to damage the liver completely?
The liver does regenerate, so the person would have to alter their lifestyle to make healthier choices. Such healthier choices...
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Is bright yellow urine normal?
I would definitely rather be excreting excess vitamins in my bright yellow (normal) urine, than having clear urine and...
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What can be done for water on the knee caused by falling down and hitting the knee?
I have recently suffered the same injury. My knee is puffy and noticeably swollen but with only slight pain and a tendency to...
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What does the term 'bolus' mean?
Bolus - a soft mass of chewed food that is ready to be swallowed. Bolus chase - is a set amount of medicine that is...
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If you've been diagnosed with viral cardiomyopathy is it a guaranteed death sentence?
I was diagnosed with viral cardiomyopathy in 2001. Leading up to the diagnosis I was getting more and more short of breath,...
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What can be done for a painful blister on the side of the tongue that was caused by a virus?
WELL, I HAD ONE LIKE THAT BEFORE. GET A LIMON(green one), CUT IT IN HALF, GET ONE HALF OF IT AND ROB IT AGAINST THAT BLISTER...
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How do you stop craving for ice?
I have heard that craving ice is a sign of anemia. You should check with your doctor about that. I don't know how true it really...
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Is there a diagnosis or remedy for someone who falls asleep whenever he or she sits down?
Sleep Apneoa | What is it? It is a sleep related breathing disorder that causes your body to stop breathing during sleep. The...
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What is MRSA bacterial infection?
MRSA is Methicillin Resistant Stapholococcus Aureus. This is an infection resistant to most antibiotics. Yes, you should see an...
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Are IQ tests really accurate and are their results a reliable indicator of one's true level of intelligence?
They were designed by psychologists and educators, who studied the way mental acuity relates to the potential to learn and solve...
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How do you cure shingles?
As you may be aware, shingles is caused by a virus, the same one that causes chickenpox. Basically it is a re-emergence of the...
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Can shingles outbreaks recur and if so for how long will they last?
Yes, shingles can recur. Shingles is a herpesvirus, specifically herpes zoster - the chickenpox virus. After a person is infected...
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What causes moles?
Some scientists suspect that overexposure to ultraviolet light, including excessive sunlight, may play a role in the formation of...
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How long do you have to go to school to be a pediatrician?
In general, there is 4 years of college, followed by 4 years of medical school, followed by 3 to 5 years of residency. There are...
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Is it okay for a person with depression and anxiety to take Straterra?
The simple answer is yes. Strattera actually works much like some antidepressants. When researching this on the internet, I found...
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Can biting your tongue on the side cause a white bump and how long will it last?
It sounds like it's a canker sore. They are sometimes pretty painful, but aren't anything to worry about. They usually last...
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If someone has been fighting the zoster virus for over a year is losing some hearing and sometimes needs oxygen to breath how can you make things better for her?
Sounds like a really bad set of circumstances. It's unusual to have zoster for a year, so I hope she is continuing to see a...
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Is sniffing or eating moth balls dangerous?
Its dumb! Put it like that. Extremely dangerous, in some instances fatal. Mothballs consist of 100% Naphthalene or a form of...
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What could cause severe pain in upper left arm when turning to the left and reaching behind?
This sounds like a condition known as frozen shoulder. It is an inflamation of the lining of the shoulder joint, and causes...
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What do you do when you cannot give your heart to your husband fully because you have an ex you still love too?
I'm In the same situation sweetie. And as misrable as it can be, all you can really do is just follow your heart. Regardless of...
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Is it normal to have white bits that look like pieces of skin in your urine?
It could be an early form of kidney stones. Calcium is white. It may be tissue flaking off from a fissure.I don't think it's...
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What is the life expectancy for someone with cirrhosis if diagnosed early and if all guidelines for treament are strictly followed?
It all depends how it has progressed and was ignored. The good news is, if caught early and you follow your doctor's...
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What are the negative effects of Pepsi on the body?
It is said that in some cases it can reduce sperm production in males. ANSWER If you look on the back of the bottle you can see...
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What could a small lump on the front right lower side of the neck be?
It could be a problem with your thyroid gland or a lymph node. Another possibility is that it could be a fatty growth called a...
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What should you do about a body odor problem?
You may have the genetic disease Trimethylaminuria, which causes bad body odor. YOU SHOULD WASH UP AND PUT DEODERANT ON AND...
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What is the treatment for Addison's disease?
Addison's disease is a condition in which the adrenal cortex is destroyed resulting in reduced secretion of adrenal hormones....
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What toxic chemicals are in rubbing alcohol and how harmful are they to the human body?
The chemical makeup of the alcohol itself makes it dangerous. It causes severe gastric distrubances, and may even cause...
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Is there a cure for shingles?
Hi Yes, there is potentially a cure for shingles. Shingles, as you might be aware, is caused by the herpes virus also...
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How do you treat lie bumps on the tongue?
Hydrogen Peroxide as a mouthwash usually works! Answer ~I didn't have that, so I used Witch Hazel, I had like 10 of them on the...
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How are the different types of depression classified and distinguished from one another?
Go to your library and check out the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, 4th edition, Text Revision. This is the psychological...
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What is the difference between depression and bipolar disorder?
It's both: Bipolar disorder causes dramatic mood swings-from overly "high" and/or irritable (Mania) to sad and hopeless...
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What personal qualities or skills do you need to be an obstetrician gynecologist or ob-gyn?
Brains and discipline. Get a science related bachelor's degree, apply to med school, do well enough to get a slot in a residency...
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What would cause black marks growing in your toenails?
Nail fungus. It is easily treatable by seeing your doctor although I believe there may be an over the counter nail fungus...
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What causes hands and fingers to cramp up and immobilize painfully?
most likely arthritis. there are water therapy classes, check out the arthritis foundation. focuses on movement of all joints...
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What is wrong if your boyfriend has little red spots on his tongue that don't hurt but doesn't know what they are?
It's probably from drinking alcohol. It's an irrittion of the tastebuds and will go away soon, very temporary and not contagious,...
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What is the starting pay for someone with an associates degree in nursing?
At the hospital I work at, the starting pay is almost $17 an hour. If you have a bachelor's degree, you only get 50 cents more...
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How can you double-check a source that claims to list good doctors and surgeons and dentists in Nogales Mexico?
If you go abroad for dental care: -- Check with the appropriate government agency in the destination country about its national...
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Can Strattera cause rapid heart beat and chest pains?
I feel that i have a rapid heart rate on Strattera but no chest pain. My doctor felt that it was due to anxiety and not the drug...
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How do you get pneumonia?
Some people get this disease when they have just gotten over a cold, or been out in cold weather too long. It sometimes starts...
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What are the top 10 leading causes of morbidity and mortality in infants in the Philippines in 2008?
I can't find the answer for the year 2007, but here's the statistics taken from DOH for the year 2003... 1. Heart Diseases 2....
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Can you get rabies from blood coming from the animal's mouth or head if it comes into contact with a wound on your hand?
Rabies is contracted through the saliva of an infected animal when it punctures the skin or a person or animal. It would seem...
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Why is noradrenaline used in the treatment of upper digestive tract hemorrhages?
this medication constricts the blood vessels, thereby decreasing/stopping the bleeding.
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How can you get rid of hemorrhoids completely?
Surgery has usually been the only option for cases of hemorrhoids because it is not a subject commonly talked about. Other...
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How precious is life?
Stop breathing as much as you can. You will realize. Answer: A simple answer Life is as precious as you make it. The value...
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Will pills affect a man in the future?
really depends what pills to determine their effects. Everything you put in your body will have an effect, some short term,...
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Would you lose weight if you stopped eating solid foods for approximately 2-3 weeks and just drank a lot of water and Gatorade type drinks?
Exactly right. And losing muscle mass is what you do NOT want to happen. Ever heard of Leucine? It is proven to help your body...
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Who invented the thermometer?
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Italian physicist, invented a basic water thermometer in 300056 AD. Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit...
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How hazardous can cat and dog urine fumes be to your health?
Be careful around cat feces if you are pregnant it harbours toxoplasmosis and is airborne and will harm your baby do not handle...
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What good things does ozone do?
The ozone in the earth's upper atmosphere uniquely absorbs UV-B from our Sun, which would otherwise directly damage the DNA of...
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What causes large ridges in your nails?
lack of calcium or protein. The ridges could also be a fungal infection. In most cases, it is not painful and your fingers and...
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Can Adderall cause depression?
Important disclaimer! Please read! All of the answers given below are simply personal experiences. Everyone will react...
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Should you be concerned if there is a brownish discharge on urination that occurs about once a week?
Yes, you should be concerned. Make an appointment with a Urologist.
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How do you find medical records on someone who died in early 1900's?
Nearly IMPOSSIBLE to do that. None of them are on any computer, and if they still exist, they are paper and in a dusty file...
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Can drinking too much water be bad for you?
Actually the likelihood of drinking too much water is very small. In most cases, you will NOT flush out water soluble vitamins or...
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Is it true that diuretics can help clean your system out more quickly and efficiently than drinking just water?
IMO, diuretics should only be used with the approval of your doctor. I can't see how they would be any more helpful than simply...
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What can happen if you are exposed to large amounts of radiation?
Go to www.google.com and search for "radiation sickness"
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Can depression make you feel like you can't love?
yes if you have balls and suk them lots
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Why can people not drink salt water?
You have to break this all of the way down to cells. When a cell takes in seawater, it also takes in salt. Salt will dehydrate...
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How long does it take to become eligible for health benefits in Canada if you are an American?
Need more info first,,,what province are you in???I am not sure but I think as long as you have a Ontario address you are...
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What would happen if you drank some rubbing alcohol?
Before you died, you would be permanently blinded. It's a very, very, very bad idea. We just had a 9th grade student do...
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What does it mean when you have twitches in your eyelids middle finger index finger ring finger and forearm?
Most likely the muscle tics are caused by stress or fatigue. Drinking lots of coffee or taking other stimulents could also cause...
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What can ease the compulsion to bite your knuckes until they are painfully swollen?
Finger joints such as the knuckles are connected by tendons. Constant "aggravation" of a tendon will eventually create a...
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What are the foundations of contractual liability?
Contractual liability is defined as liability that does not arise by way of negligence, but by assumption under contract or...
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Can advertised gel products actually give you plumper fuller lips?
only temporarily. And by that I mean a few minutes. I have purchased these products before and all i noticed was my lips were...
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Why can't you lay down for 30 minutes after you take potassium pills?
You shouldn't lay down for 30 minutes after taking potassium supplements because you want to make sure that they are completely...
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Is sniffing rubbing alcohol dangerous?
I would think so. Why would you even be sniffing it?? I guess people do it becuase it smells so good and do get sort of a...
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How have workplace safety regulations changed since World War 2?
CHECK OUT OSHA!!!!!!!
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How do you answer what would make you stay or leave a company?
Yes. You should have a clear understanding of the expectations and end goals. Stategies should be well thought out,...
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What are small red bumps on your lips that don't itch or hurt unless you pick at them and how do you get rid of them?
This can be caused by fevers and called "fever blisters." Also, if you are on any type of medication it is adviseable to see...
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Why do you have to wait three months to get pregnant after getting the rubella shot?
I have never heard of that, but I don't know a lot about rubella shots. I am going to assume a doctor told you this. The reason...
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How can you find out about the health and safety implications of working with horses?
Probably the simplest way would be to contact your local Humane Society. They have information on all sorts of animals, how to...
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How much money does a phlebotomist earn?
The median expected salary for a typical Phlebotomist in the United States is $26,187. Hourly wages paid to...
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How do you remove residual adhesive edges left when Band-Aids are removed?
Just use a little WD-40, or if that scares you, a little vegetable oil will do the trick.
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Can holding your bladder affect your health?
Hi Brittany It not good to practice this method, but there are times everyone is "caught short" so we do. If you are at home...
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What is wrong when your arms and legs hurt when they are lightly squeezed feeling like they will bruise?
sounds like bad circulation, but I'm not sure what you could do about it. Do you get enough excercise?
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Do you need an autopsy to be cremated?
No, but depending on the circumstances surrounding the death, an autopsy can be ordered by a coroner. In many jurisdictions,...
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What is the Peter Pan Syndrome?
PETER PAN SYNDROME has been accepted in psychology and laypeople and, by some psychology professionals since the book "THE PETER...
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What does it mean if you crave flour and eat it once in a while?
This is a disorder called pica. It involves strong cravings for non-food items, such as: Dirt, clay Paint chips, plaster, chalk...
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What is the sciatic nerve?
Sciatica is a condition involving pain, weakness, numbness, or tingling in the leg. It is caused by an injury to or compression...
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What kind of paint would be safe to use for chest painting at a football game and not come off if you were sweating?
Have you tried the local party or costume stores. I've used their theatrical face paints during Halloween, but never painted my...
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Why would someone crave vinegar after being sick from excessive vomiting?
To my knowledge this would be a matter of acidity in the stomach. When excessive vomitting occurs there is a loss of acid and...
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Does cracking knuckles make the knuckles bigger?
OK, i have been cracking my knuckles for as long as i can remember i'm only 22 and yes it makes then bigger i can feel the joints...
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