My potassium is low and the doctor is recommending that I simply eat potassium-enriched foods….on the list is chewing tobacco!
I think I’ll start to chew!
love, mom
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A doctor gave out a list including chewing tobacco??? i think it might be time to look for a new doctor… and maybe check up on this one’s medical license
November 9, 2009 at 9:43 am