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How does gargling with warm water and salt help a throat infection?
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Dr. Rita Mouawie, Dentistry - It really doesn't. Warm water-salt is recommended for patients sometimes with a scar in the gums or after a small surgery to accelerate blood flow and consequently the healing process... howeve... Read More
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Recently I've been feeling a small headache after eating very salty food. I feel that my cheeks heat up and I can feel my heart beating. Could it be related to pressure? Help please!
Dr. Salim Saab, Otolaryngology (Ent) - It depends where is situated the headache, excess salt can rise the blood pressure you have to stop salty food and watch your blood pressure.
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I love adding salt to my food cause it makes it tastier. Is that bad on the long-run? What are the potential health problems?
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Dr. Bassem Tanios, Nephrology - High dietary Sodium ( Salt) intake is associated with increased Blood Pressure in the long run ( Hypertension), although this is especially true for people who have a certain predisposition to develop... Read More
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