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… Information Overview You chew nicotine gum as a way to help yourself quit using tobacco. The gum has nicotine and feels and looks like … chew the gum, the nicotine begins to slowly release into your mouth. Then you hold the gum in your mouth between your
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… Ovulation and egg retrieval To prepare for a procedure using your own eggs, you will likely get daily hormone shots and be closely monitored for about 1 to 2 weeks. Your doctor will check your blood estrogen levels and use …
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… Overview Overview Taking good care of your feet is an important part of the daily routine when you … this list of steps for proper foot-washing and foot care in your bathroom. Use warm (not hot) water. Check the water temperature with your wrists, not your feet. Wash all areas of your feet. Pay …
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… It's most likely to happen a few months after you've quit using drugs or alcohol. A lapse or relapse doesn't mean that you or your treatment has failed. It may mean that you just slipped … on. Try to find out why you relapsed. Then make changes in your life so that it won't happen again. You also may need …
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… every night while you sleep. It increases air pressure in your throat to keep your airway open. When you have sleep apnea, this can help … Expect It may take time for you to become comfortable with using CPAP. If you can't get used to it, talk to your
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… Information Overview Several medicines can help you quit using tobacco. You can take medicine to reduce your craving for nicotine. You also can use nicotine … and give you smaller and smaller amounts of nicotine. Your doctor can help you decide which medicine—or …
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… Indoor tanning, especially if used before age 35, increases your risk for all these skin cancers. And indoor tanning … eyes. Give you a rash, if you are sensitive to sunlight. Do children and teens have a special risk? Because of the risk … damaged. People may believe that they can avoid sunburn by using indoor tanning. But if you stay under the artificial …
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… be called either paraffin or wax) to apply moist heat to your hands or feet to ease the pain and stiffness of … Paraffin wax especially helps to reduce pain and loosen up your hand and finger joints before exercise. You will need: … if you want to do your feet. A candy thermometer (if you're using a slow cooker or double boiler). If you get a paraffin …
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… Diabetes: Giving Yourself an Insulin Shot Actionset Overview Insulin is used … type 2 diabetes and other medicines are not controlling your blood sugar. If you have gestational diabetes, you may … alcohol wipe or a cotton ball dipped in alcohol. If you are using an insulin pen, you will need a needle that works with …
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… is a way to prevent pregnancy if: You had sex without using birth control . There is a chance that you could get … having periods yet or you are getting close to menopause . Your birth control method failed. Maybe you forgot to take your pill or get your shot. Or maybe the condom broke or …