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… or visit https://quitnow.ca/ . Stop or reduce your use of alcohol and other drugs The use of certain substances during … the risk of sleep- related infant death. This includes alcohol, cannabis (marijuana), crack, cocaine, heroin, and … would like support for any kind of substance use (including alcohol or other drugs), free, confidential information and …
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… Vietnamese Cholesterol is a fatty substance found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density … or 'bad' cholesterol Having high LDL cholesterol can block blood vessels over time and lead to a heart attack or … smoking Get enough sleep According to Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health, no amount or kind of alcohol is good for …
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… after they have been infected with the virus. You need a blood test to see if you have HCV. About 75% of people … I prevent passing HCV on to others? HCV is spread through blood-to-blood contact. While there is a very low risk of … care provider, local health unit or support groups Avoid alcohol as it can cause further damage to your liver. If you …
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… of caffeinated, sugary or artificially sweetened and alcoholic drinks Eat fruits and vegetables. They have a high … and the postpartum period. Many pregnant people have lower blood pressure during early pregnancy. Warm conditions bring blood to the skin to get rid of excess heat, potentially …
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… tiny bugs, about the size of a sesame seed, which feed on blood. Different ticks prefer feeding from different types … feeding. Ticks burrow part way into the skin, bite, draw blood, and then drop off. The feeding tick's mouth will be … has been removed, clean the area with soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitizer. You may also put a small amount of …
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… “hee-muh-glow-bin”). Hemoglobin is found in your red blood cells and helps carry oxygen to all parts of your … with heavy menstrual bleeding may need extra iron. Frequent blood donors may need more iron depending on a variety of … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in …
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… is a public health approach to substance use (including alcohol, cannabis, and other substances) and drug policy. … harms related to substance use and drug policy, including blood borne infections, drug poisoning (overdose), … on safer ways to use substances, including the use of alcohol, opioids, stimulants and other substances Supply …
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… Less often, they can cause more serious infections of the blood, urinary tract or other body tissues. What are … your hands regularly using hand soap and water. Using an alcohol hand rub may help stop you from spreading VRE when … and you don’t have access to soap and water, 60 to 90% alcohol hand rubs can also be used. Bacteria can survive on …
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… hepatitis C virus spread? HCV is spread primarily through blood-to-blood contact. The main ways of passing HCV are: Sharing … disease. To further prevent liver disease, you should stop alcohol use and take steps to avoid getting other infections …
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… when taking warfarin. When we cut or scrape our skin, our blood forms a clot (or plug) so that we don't bleed too much. Vitamin K helps our blood to clot. Vitamin K is found in various foods that we … Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about alcohol use before starting or stopping any vitamin or …
