Question: Two of the reasons given for why you are not allowed to put on a hot vessel on your stomach on Shabbos are that it's a danger that the…
Question: Two of the reasons given for why you are not allowed to put on a hot vessel on your stomach on Shabbos are that it's a danger that the…
(AD(H)D Medication, or any other similar medicines) Does it make a difference if prescribed? (Some rely on such medications for basic personal function, some for enhancement.) Does it make…
Question: Would there be any way that it would be permissible for me to continue taking a supplement on Shabbos and Yom Tov called DEODOREX (made by qualityoflifelabs.net) I…
A Hatzalah member is responding to a Shabbos call in a heat wave (or alternatively, in extreme cold). He is permitted to start the motor and drive his van…
Question: My son has hearing aids, we keep them on him during the day but not by night. Generally when one takes them out or puts them in, they…
Yes, but preferable to mix with food or drink before Shabbos. Sources: צדדי ההיתר: משום סכנת אבר (כדעת האחרונים דלאו דוקא ביטול האבר לגמרי אלא גם אם ישאר…
Question: I have seasonal allergies, during the week I put eye drops to calm the pain. On Shabbos I was not sure if I am allowed to. I did…
Question: I suffer from dry eyes and almost every day I put in eye drops one to four times to alleviate the dryness. Can I do so on Yom…
Question: I have nodules on my vocal cords which causes long term hoarseness. Part of the treatment my doctor gave me is to do the straw phonation vocal exercise…
It's a health supplement for those pregnant or hoping to conceive Answer: Yes. Nonetheless, it is better to take before Shabbos and after Shabbos. Alternatively, it can be…
Question: Is it permissible to take an enzymes supplement to assist digestion on Shabbos or Yom Tov, if one takes them regularly with every meal mixed with food throughout…
Question: I saw some Poskim permit using regular lotion on Shabbos even to treat a bad case of chapped hands, being that it's used even for healthy hands. What…
Question: Dear Rabbi, I saw a contemporary posek write (Rabbi Ribiat 39 melochos vol. 2 p, 488) that using cough drops on Shabbos is not allowed. What is your…
Question: If an adult takes vitamins daily, is it ok to take on Shabbos? Answer: There is a dispute among poskim about this. Therefore, it should not be…
Clomid is a fertility drug, and if a day is missed it can mess up the cycle. Answer: Yes. Sources: כדין חושבאי״ס, או יתירה מזו בגדר סכנת…
You may apply the moisturizer normally if it is not very thick (i.e. if it is truly a liquid or an oil). If it is thick, (more like a…
Question: I have a question regarding Refuah on Shabbos. I have a rare case of acid reflux which affects my breathing. Every time I eat my stomach creates an…
One may generally not take medications on Shabbos. For constipation, it would depend on the severity of it: if it's not too severe, you can try taking it right…
Question continued: In my case, I went to the doctor on Thursday and I got antibiotics. I had 103.5 fever and the doctor said if I feel sick on…
No. Sources: משום מוליד ריח בגוף ובבגדים, ראה כאן: https://asktherav.com/which-deodorant-is-ok-for-shabbos-aerosol-spray-or-roll-on/ אבל משום סחיטה וכיבוס בבגדים יהי' אסור רק לסוחטו אבל לשרותו מותר - שוע"ר סימן שכ סעיף כא.…
If it runs out - it turns off, so by adding water I am delaying the turn off... Answer: Since the machine is already on, and provided that…
Question: I was just prescribed a CPAP machine for sleep apnea. I know that people with CPAPs leave them on a timer to turn on and off for use…
Question: My kids have a difficult time falling asleep and take melatonin (in a liquid form) every night for this. May I give it to them on Shabbos? …
You cannot melt it on Shabbos. If it's already melted you may massage it lightly for pleasure. Otherwise, one may not give a massage on Shabbos. Sources: להמיס…
No. However you may apply olive oil on healthy skin near the infected area letting it flow on the infected area. ראה שוע"ר שכז, א. ובקצוה"ש קלו, יג…
