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Dietary Fats and Your Health

… instead of saturated fats can help reduce your risk of heart disease. What are some food sources of fat? Unsaturated … and coconut oils, and some processed foods such as packaged snacks and sweets. Saturated fats are often used in … healthy eating information, visit HealthLinkBC File #68a Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol . …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… codeine), antispasmodics, diuretics, tranquilizers, some heart medications Use of supplements such as iron and calcium … from constipation include: Hemorrhoids Cracks or tears in the rectum Weakening of the muscles and ligaments that hold the rectum in place Blockage of stool in the large intestine How can my diet help …

Hepatitis B virus infection

… infection? There are very few new HBV infections each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic … if you have been infected with HBV. Until your doctor has cleared you, you could spread HBV infection. See “ What should …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… itchy nose, watery eyes and sneezing), trouble swallowing Heart : signs of a drop in blood pressure like weak pulse, … on allergen labelling, visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency … food allergens When appropriate, ask parents, visitors and older children to help keep the facility allergy safe by not …

Severe allergic reactions to food Children and teens

… itchy nose, watery eyes and sneezing), trouble swallowing Heart : signs of a drop in blood pressure like weak pulse, … severe food allergy stay safe? Consider having your child wear MedicAlert® identification. Always keep your child’s … labels. For information, visit Canadian Food Inspection Agency …

Nitrate in well water

… application of chemical fertilizers and animal manure, storage and feedlots) Leaking sewage lines or improperly … found in well water samples throughout B.C., especially near heavily farmed areas. In some cases, wells located near each other may have different levels of nitrate, so you …

HIV and HIV tests

… symptoms of HIV? Symptoms of HIV vary depending on the stage of infection. In the first few weeks after infection, … to make decisions about your health. If HIV is diagnosed early, antiretroviral therapy can slow or stop the damage to … guidelines in B.C. recommend that everyone aged 18 to 70 years has an HIV test every 5 years. They recommend more …

Quitting smoking

… health and lower your risk of smoking-caused illness, like heart and lung diseases, throat and oral cancer, and … oxygen in the blood and lower blood pressure. Within one year of quitting, your risk of having a smoking-related heart … are and plan how you will cope with each one. 6. Manage withdrawal When you quit smoking, your body has to …

Well water testing

… contaminants found in well water can cause long-term health problems. Just because your neighbour's well has been tested … be from natural sources or human activities. For example, nearby farming and agricultural activities or septic systems, … metals such as lead and copper can leach out of pipes and soldered joints. For some, but not all metals, you may notice …

Pregnancy and alcohol use

… disability that affects a range of health and behavioural problems in individuals who were exposed to alcohol in the … FASD include problems with motor skills, physical health, learning, memory, attention, communication and social skills. … is risky? There is no known safe amount of alcohol at any stage of pregnancy. It is safest not to drink at all when you …