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Risks of alternative tobacco and nicotine products

… they are electronic devices. They heat tobacco to a very high temperature so that the user can inhale nicotine … tobacco and nicotine products carry health risks and are highly addictive. The best thing you can do for your health … do not contain tobacco, but the nicotine they contain is highly addictive. If you do not currently smoke or use other …

Fibre and Your Health

… more vitamins and minerals. Why is fibre important? Eating high-fibre foods can lower your risk of type 2 diabetes, … your bowel movements soft. Here are some tips to eat more high fibre foods every day: Include a vegetable or fruit at … the amount of fibre in a serving. Look for labels that say “high” or “very high” source of fibre, which means the food …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… Which foods have fibre? You should eat foods that are high in fibre for overall heatlh. You can find fibre in most … that have at least 4g of fibre per serving are considered high fibre. If you are at risk for a bowel obstruction, … check with your health care provider about whether a high fibre diet is right for you. Diet changes are less …

Indoor air quality Mould and other biological contaminants

… dampness and visible mould. What causes moulds to grow? High humidity or indoor air moisture levels cause mould … mould is to control moisture. To prevent moisture, high humidity and condensation, follow these steps: Install … space is bare earth, cover it with plastic If there is high humidity in your home that cannot otherwise be …

Iron in Foods

… them at the same time as foods with heme iron or foods high in vitamin C. Foods high in vitamin C include: Red, yellow and green peppers … and liver products to 75g (2 ½ ounces) per week. Liver is high in vitamin A. Too much vitamin A may cause birth …

Home canning - How to avoid botulism

… canning at home. There are different methods of canning for high-acid and low-acid foods. High-acid foods Use the “boiling water bath” method to can high-acid foods. Plums or rhubarb are examples of high acid …

Dietary Fats and Your Health

… packaged products that are low in unhealthy fat are still high in sugar, refined grains and sodium Serve fatty fish … HealthLinkBC File #68a Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol . Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood …

Roseola

… has a fever and their temperature rises suddenly, sometimes higher than 39.5°C (103°F). The rapid rise in temperature … fever goes away and the rash appears. If your child has a high fever and no other symptoms, you can call 8-1-1 to … department. If your child seems to become sicker, has a high fever, a stiff neck, or is extremely sleepy, listless …

Indoor air quality Combustion by-products

… If you have heart disease, it may cause chest pain High levels of carbon monoxide exposure can cause loss of … of breath If you have a respiratory illness, you may be at higher risk of experiencing health effects from nitrogen … (CO2): May cause headaches, dizziness and fatigue at high levels. High levels of CO2 are rare indoors, but levels …

Iron and Your Health

… them at the same time as foods with heme iron or foods high in vitamin C. Examples of foods high in vitamin C include: red, yellow and green peppers, … Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood …