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brutforce

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What considerations related to Hinduism should you keep in mind when assessing Mr. Gupta's diet?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Mr. Gupta and his wife are originally from India. Are there components of their traditional diet that may aggravate his symptoms of GERD?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

 Fasting
 Ayurveda (form of Complementary and Alternative Medicine CAM) -- foods and herbs may be used for healing powers/abilities
 May be vegetarian (quite individualized though and type may vary)

Answer to Question 2

 High use of pepper may increase gastric acidity
 Tea may aggravate symptoms



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