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Abdominal pain can be caused by a variety of triggers, and often you only need to look to your last meal to figure out what is causing your cramps. According to the website Ask Dr. Sears, consuming fish is a common cause of stomach cramps, particularly in children.
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Alcohol sensitivity is a genetic condition. According to the Mayo Clinic, some people's bodies are simply incapable of processing alcohol. Alcohol sensitivity is fairly simple to recognize because it almost always produces immediate symptoms.
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According to the Mayo Clinic, baking soda can be used to relieve stomach acid-related health issues, such as acid reflux, sour stomach and heartburn. Though it is fine for occasional use, taking baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, regularly to treat these conditions can cause some side effects.
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Your abdominal muscles support and enable movements of your trunk and spine. A pulled abdominal muscle refers to a tear in the muscle fibers, which can range from microscopic tearing to a complete rupture.
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Some home remedies for colds, particularly those that go back several generations, contain whiskey as a primary ingredient. The use of whiskey for relief of the common cold is popular, as it is believed to soothe a sore throat, improve cough symptoms, clear stuffy noses and promote sleep.
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Many food-safety resources, including the USDA, recommend against consuming unbaked cookie dough because of the risk of illness. Eating raw cookie dough can result in gastrointestinal illness that may even lead to hospitalization in extreme cases.
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Dry coughs are coughs that do not produce phlegm or mucus. A dry cough usually feels like something is irritating or tickling the back of your throat. A constant, dry cough may be a symptom of several different medical conditions.
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Gluten sensitivity produces a host of seemingly nonrelated symptoms, including an itchy scalp. If you suspect you have a gluten intolerance, visit your doctor so that he can perform tests that confirm the diagnosis and recommend an effective treatment plan depending on the seriousness of your allergy.
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Apple cider vinegar is used to treat illnesses, including food poisoning. "The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth" calls apple cider vinegar "a virtual infusion of healthy minerals, vitamins and amino acids" that's powerful enough to fight off many afflictions.
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