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Managing constipation with diet adults

… softeners Ignoring the urge when you have to go Stress Pregnancy hormones A change in regular routine or travelling …

Breastfeeding or chestfeeding

… feeding. This often happens in the first few days and during growth spurts. By their second day of life, most … to eat a little more each day, you can try to: Add a snack during the day, such as fruit with plain yogurt or … the amount of milk you make and how much your baby drinks during feeds. It can also affect your baby's brain …

Maintenance and operation of onsite sewage systems

… than in the fall. This prevents leaving solids in the tank during the cold winter months Do not scrub a septic tank … generous layer of straw or strips of rigid Styrofoam board during winter months. Insulate the septic tank and pipe … system Do not leave the system not working for long periods during cold winter months Do not allow large livestock to …

Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… altitude increases Once the right pressure level is reached during cooking, it must be kept constant throughout the … food that: Appears to be spoiled Foams Develops a bad smell during cooking Has a bulging container lid or is leaching … safety. Wash hands with soapy water for at least 20 seconds during all stages of canning. Use only good quality produce …

Iron and Your Health

… 14 to 18 11 mg 15 mg 19 to 49 8 mg 18 mg Over 50 8 mg 8 mg Pregnancy N/A 27 mg Breastfeeding under 19 N/A 10 mg …

Managing eating chewing and swallowing difficulties in care facilities

… times with one bite of food Have teary eyes or a runny nose during or after swallowing Have food or liquids coming out … There are no distractions, such as loud talking or TV during meals People are awake and alert during meals People are sitting up straight while eating …

Salmonellosis

… infection that causes diarrhea Wash your hands before, during and after preparing food Thoroughly cook all foods … Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold Wash hands before, during and after food preparation Keep a clean kitchen …

Giardia infection

… to other people in their families. Giardia can also spread during sexual activity when there is contact with feces. … food or drinks prepared with untreated water, especially during international travel Use safe sex practices and try to avoid contact with feces during sexual activity How can Giardia cysts be removed from …

Lead paint and hazards

… These tips will help protect you and your family’s health during renovations. Depending on the difficulty of the work … is a chance your home will be contaminated with lead dust during renovations, move toddlers, preschool children, and … of detergent to wet all surfaces and to contain any dust during renovations or clean-up. If working outdoors, use …

Chickenpox varicella vaccine

… will die from the infection. Rarely, infection early in pregnancy can result in a baby being born with birth …