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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 …
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… Questions to Ask About Your Medicines On this page: Overview … taking. Here are some examples of questions you might ask your doctor or pharmacist. What can you tell me about this … crush it in food or drink? Reminders Be sure you understand your doctor's instructions. State any concerns you have …
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… Low-Vision Accommodations in Your Home On this page: Overview … can give you detailed information and training on doing your household tasks and other activities that can be more … so that it is aimed at what you want to see, and away from your eyes. Add table and floor lamps in areas where extra …
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Your health when planning to become pregnant Last updated … about the steps you can take towards a healthy pregnancy: Preparing for a healthy pregnancy Physical activity Being … BC Reproductive Mental Health program , part of BC Women's Hospital, is also available by referral. … Your health when …
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… Committing to Quitting: Your Quit-Tobacco Plan On this page: Getting Started Getting Started You've made up your mind that you want to quit using tobacco. You might be … that may come later. Having a plan may help your chances of staying tobacco-free. Name your reasons for quitting. …
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… Fitness: Adding More Activity to Your Life Actionset Overview If you have decided to get more … these key points in mind: Being fit helps you look and feel your best and reduces your risk for a heart attack, type 2 … of these things for at least 2½ hours a week to get and stay healthy: footnote 1 Moderate activity means things like …
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… Type 1 Diabetes in Children: Caring for Your Child On this page: Overview … belly. The needle is taken out, but the soft tube (cannula) stays in your child's body and is held in place with tape. … other adults. This can lead to high blood sugar levels and hospitalizations. Make it clear to your child that eating …
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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 … giving that child the emotional and mental tools needed to stay healthy and happy throughout life. Health Tools Health …
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… Feeding Your Child Using Division of Responsibility On this page: … that takes the battle out of meal times and helps children stay in touch with their internal hunger gauge. From birth until your child is between 6 months and 1 year old: You are …
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… Immunization in your baby's first year Last updated August 13, 2013 Immunization is the best way to protect your baby from a long list of serious diseases. Without it, your child could get very sick. Thanks to immunization, many …