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… Stress Management: Relaxing Your Mind and Body Actionset Overview Take a deep breath. … to relax. Here you will learn about different ways to relax your mind and body. Being relaxed can help ease stress. It … to calm the mind, the body, or both. Relaxing can quiet your mind and make you feel peaceful and calm. Your body …
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… Taking Medicine to Support Your Mental Health On this page: Overview Overview Medicines … you feel better, you may be able to take better care of yourself. Most medicines don't work right away. It usually … first medicine you try may not be the best choice for you. Your doctor can work with you to find a medicine and dose …
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Your Teen's Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity On this … or celibacy). Gender identity Gender identity is your inner sense of being male, female, both, neither, or … is called gender affirmation. There are many ways to affirm your gender. There are medical and non-medical options. …
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… Gestational Diabetes: Checking Your Blood Sugar Actionset Overview Checking your blood … match, follow the directions that come with your meter for changing the code number. Wash your hands. slide 5 of 11 < … match, follow the directions that come with your meter for changing the code number. Wash your hands. slide 5 of 11 < …
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… Helping Your Child Build Inner Strength On this page: What Is Inner … inner strength begins with simple actions or thoughts that your child practices, such as planning for what to do next … they are. But there is much you can do as a parent to help your young child or your teenager grow stronger. By working …
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… Interactive Tool: What Is Your Child's BMI? On this page: What does this tool help you … What does this tool help you learn? This tool calculates your child's body mass index (BMI), which provides a way to … puberty. Check with your doctor if you have questions. Dietitians of Canada, Canadian Paediatric Society (2014). "A …
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… Congenital Heart Disease: Caring for Your Child On this page: Overview Caring for Your Child at Home Caring for Your Child in the Hospital … If your child has trouble eating, work with a registered dietitian. Some children may have a hard time eating and …
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… Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Teeth and Gums On this page: Overview Related … managing blood sugar levels and taking good care of your teeth and gums are both important. When blood sugar … The mouth needs saliva to neutralize the acids in your mouth. These acids can lead to gum disease and tooth …
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… Menopause and Your Risk for Other Health Concerns On this page: Overview Overview Menopause is the point in your life when you permanently stop having menstrual periods … body has its own time line. You may stop having periods in your mid-40s. Or you might have them well into your 50s. …
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… Healthy Eating: Recognizing Your Hunger Signals Actionset Overview One reason that many … recognize those signals. How can you get back in touch with your hunger signals? Figure out where you are now First, … Diabetes Educator Colleen O'Connor PhD, RD - Registered Dietitian Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise …