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… Taking Care of Your Stitches or Staples On this page: Overview Overview Your wound will need care and observation. After the … layer of ointment and covered with a non-stick bandage. Your doctor will give you instructions on how to care for …
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… Breastfeeding Your Newborn and an Older Child On this page: Overview … focus all your efforts on breastfeeding the newborn. Always breastfeed your newborn before an older child. This … focus all your efforts on breastfeeding the newborn. Always breastfeed your newborn before an older child. This …
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… Jaw Problems: Changing Your Diet On this page: Overview Overview Changes in your diet can reduce the mechanical stress on your temporomandibular (TM) joint and may help relieve your …
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… Asthma's Impact on Your Child's Life On this page: Overview … is a challenging condition. It can affect all areas of your child's life. Many children who have asthma miss school days. When this happens, have your child call a friend to ask about the work that was …
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… Heart Failure: Checking Your Weight On this page: Overview Overview When you have … Wear the same thing every time you weigh yourself. Or always wear nothing. Record your weight. Try writing it in a … Wear the same thing every time you weigh yourself. Or always wear nothing. Record your weight. Try writing it in a …
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… Plantar Fasciitis: Resuming Your Training On this page: Overview … often the result of overtraining. You will need to reduce your level of activity. Or you will need to switch to another type of activity that puts less stress on your feet. This, combined with stretching, anti-inflammatory …
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… Quitting Smoking: Your Social Life On this page: Overview Overview Smoking may be a big part of your social life. Do you automatically smoke when you are … places, or things seem to make you want to smoke? Do your friends smoke? Friends care about one another, support …
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… Treating a Bad Taste in Your Mouth On this page: Overview … simple home treatment measures to improve the taste in your mouth. Gargle with water. Using toothpaste, brush your teeth, tongue, roof of your mouth, and gums at least …
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… Eye Problems: Changes in Your Pupils On this page: Overview … react differently to light or to be different sizes. Call your doctor for an evaluation if you have a change in the size or shape of your pupil after an injury to your eye. …
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… Constipation: Keeping Your Bowels Healthy On this page: Overview Related … Include fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains in your diet each day. Drink plenty of fluids. Get some … to be active in blocks of 10 minutes or more throughout your day and week. Take a fibre supplement. You can take a …
