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… folic acid. At least 3 months before becoming pregnant: Take a daily multivitamin with 400 microgram (mcg) (0.4 … with 400 mcg (0.4 mg) of folic acid every day. What should I look for when choosing a multivitamin with folic … You might need a larger dose of folic acid if you are at higher risk of having a baby with an NTD. Talk to your …
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… Source: Canadian Nutrient File 2015 * These fish are higher in mercury. **Fortified plant-based beverages are … with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and your health (#68c) Iron in foods …
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… to form a colourless and odorless vapour at room and higher temperatures. Where might I have elemental mercury in … elemental mercury. This includes some (older) thermometers, blood pressure devices, thermostats, barometers and electrical …
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… . Who should get the vaccine? The influenza vaccine is available … The vaccine is especially recommended for people who are at high risk of serious illness from influenza and those able … other group facilities Children and teenagers required to take Aspirin® or ASA for long periods of time due to a …
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… Nitrate is colourless, tasteless and odorless. Nitrate should not be confused with nitrite. Nitrite can also be … immune systems Individuals with chronic heart, lung or blood conditions What are the health risks of high nitrate levels? Exposure to high levels of nitrate …
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… chronic disease and illness Manage health conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes Healthy eating is …
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… Type 1 (HTLV-1) is a retrovirus that infects human white blood cells. It can cause disease of the nervous system or … especially if they breastfeed for 6 months or more Should I breastfeed if I have HTLV-1? If you are infected … you should not breastfeed. Otherwise, breastfeeding is highly recommended. For more information on breastfeeding, …
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… drinking water with too much manganese? Drinking water with high levels of manganese may harm brain development in … new scientific studies show health effects from exposure to high levels of manganese in drinking water. This new … see HealthLinkBC File #05b Well Water Testing . What should I do if there is manganese in my drinking water? …
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… have intense pain in your belly or rectum (bum) You have blood in your stool You have unexplained weight loss You … Which foods have fibre? You should eat foods that are high in fibre for overall heatlh. You can find fibre in most … High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure (#68b) Iron and your health (#68c) Iron in foods …
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… Red Bull® and Rockstar Energy®. Children and teens are the highest consumers of energy drinks. This despite warnings on … mental and physical health Cause increased heart rate and blood pressure Lead to anxiety, digestive problems and dehydration …
