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… Managing constipation with diet: adults Last updated March 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … routine You have been constipated for several days and diet changes have not helped You have intense pain in your … place Blockage of stool in the large intestine How can my diet help with constipation? Fibre and fluids work together …
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Living well with hepatitis C virus Last updated November 1, … a blood test to see if you have HCV. About 75% of people living with HCV will develop a chronic (lifelong) infection. … to spread if blood is present in those fluids. If you are living with HCV, you can reduce the chance of passing the …
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Living well with hepatitis B virus infection Last updated … is spread by exposure to blood or body fluids from a person living with hepatitis B. There are vaccines available to … upon the type of exposure and their immunization history, blood tests, hepatitis B vaccine and HBIg may be …
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… Another term for high blood pressure is hypertension. What dietary changes can help lower blood pressure? Healthy … before you make changes to the way you eat. Follow the DASH diet DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. …
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… Speak to your health care provider or a registered dietitian about your diet. Is there a special diet for … include Canada’s food guide and the Mediterranean and DASH diets. It’s important to meet your protein needs. Try … #40a Hepatitis C Virus Infection HealthLinkBC File #40b Living Well with Hepatitis C Virus Infection HealthLinkBC …
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… 50 years than any other health measure. Janet and Nathan's story Janet thought 2½-year-old Nathan was too quiet during … if he had received the chickenpox vaccine. To view Nathan’s story as told by his mother Janet visit ImmunizeBC …
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… certified staff to help you. How can I prevent rodents from living on my property? There are steps you can take to … and whirlpools when not in use 2. Eliminate hiding and living places: Keep building perimeters clear of plantings, …
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… your child some choices at bedtime – for example, which story to read, which pajamas to wear or whether to have … about the day for a few moments Cuddle together, make up a story about your child’s day, and ask for ideas or input. … the main character Sing a favourite song, or read a bedtime story Help your child learn to fall asleep on their own by …
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Dietary Fats and Your Health Last updated March 1, 2021 … Punjabi Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is dietary fat? Dietary fat refers to the fats and oils found naturally in …