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… Heartburn: Changing Your Eating Habits On this page: Overview Related … of GERD may make heartburn less likely to occur. Take your spouse or partner along with you when you go to your doctor to discuss diet habits. It will be easier to …
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… Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby On this page: Overview Overview When to start giving your baby solid foods Breast milk or iron-fortified formula … about foods. Your baby may reach for what you're eating and drinking. Can sit alone or with support. Has good head and …
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… Quick Tips: Babyproofing Your Home On this page: Get started Get started To a baby's eyes, your home is one big playground. They see a lot of things to … some steps you can take to help keep your baby safe around water. Never leave your baby alone in the bathtub or a bath …
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… Bowel Disease: Caring for Your Ostomy Actionset Overview Caring for your ostomy is an important part of maintaining your quality … remove the pouch. Clean the skin under the pouch with water. Dry the skin. Sprinkle ostomy protective powder on …
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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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… Heart Failure: Checking Your Weight On this page: Overview Overview When you have heart failure, it's important to watch for changes in your weight. A sudden weight gain can mean that more fluid is building up and your heart failure is getting worse. Weigh yourself at the …
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… Diabetes: Taking Care of Your Feet Actionset Overview When you have diabetes, your feet need extra care and attention. Diabetes can damage … or are numb. Wash your feet every day. Use warm (not hot) water. Check the water temperature with your wrists or …
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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 … mark the settings for the faucets that provide the right water temperature. To prevent overfilling a sink or bathtub, …
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… When to call your healthcare provider Last updated August 11, 2013 Lots of different things happen to your body when you're pregnant and - especially if you’re … causing itchiness or irritation A gush or trickle of water from your vagina Constant negative feelings or anxiety …
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… Protecting Your Skin From the Sun On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Use the following tips to protect your skin from the sun. You may decrease your chances of … UVB radiation. Be careful when you are on sand, snow, or water. These surfaces can reflect 85% of the sun's rays. …