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FAQ: NEVER DINE WITH A PROFESSIONAL DOWSER
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Zachary Cole
QUESTIONS FROM: Dowsing FAQ
http://www.hypnosis.demon.co.uk/flowingdragon/faq.htm
ANSWERS FROM: Frequently Asked Questions about Vomiting
http://emetophobia.bravepages.com/vomiting.html
What is dowsing?
Projectile vomiting which occurs with so much force that the vomited matter is cast several feet from the body. If it happens after a head injury, it becomes a medical emergency and immediate attention is warranted.
What is dowsing used for?
Ceasing ingestion of the contaminated food for starters. Most food poisoning clears itself up within a few days by being flushed from the body by vomiting and diarrhea. It's a good idea to seek medical treatment in case of difficulty swallowing, speaking, or breathing; a prolonged inability to retain fluids; fever over 100 degrees; severe or bloody diarrhea; persistent, localized abdominal pain; or dehydration.
Can anyone dowse?
Probably. Since amateurs make photos and videos of people vomiting, it makes sense that professionals would do it too.
What equipment do you need?
No one knows. Some guesses go as high as 20-30 million cases annually in the United States. That's one in every 10 people, every year.
Do you need to attend a training course?
For two days after the symptoms end.
Why do you need to train a pendulum?
Because very few people seek medical attention for food poisoning, and even when they do, few of their doctors bother to do lab work, and fewer still report the findings to health agencies. Usually only the clear outbreaks -- when many people who ate the same thing get sick at once -- are investigated. Even a large number of people poisoned won't be detected unless people have some reason to seek medical attention and the medical professionals see a connection.
How do I learn more?
The best ways are to wash hands frequently, especially when preparing foods or being around other people; to keep kitchens clean; to eat in clean restaurants; to avoid excess in eating and drinking; and to avoid sick people.
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