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… particulate matter, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides. Sources include gas stoves, furnaces, fireplaces, car … agents, paints, lacquers and varnishes are additional sources of VOCs. VOCs are released from these materials and … to improving ventilation and trying to control or eliminate sources of pollution. Air cleaners that filter particles …
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… foods such as red and processed meats, cheese, cream, whole milk products, butter, ghee, lard, coconut and palm oils. To … on toast rather than cream cheese or butter Use lower fat milk instead of cream Sprinkle nuts or seeds on salad … (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in Foods (#68d) Calcium and your health (#68e) Dietary Fats and Your Health …
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… get into my drinking water? Asbestos may get into water sources through runoff of mining tailings, improperly … can remove natural asbestos that has entered water sources before it reaches drinking water system pipes. When …
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… exhaust, unvented kerosene heaters, stoves and other sources. Second-hand tobacco smoke also contains combustion …
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… take it consistently every day. Many multivitamin and some calcium and vitamin D supplements contain vitamin K. … or stopping any natural health products. Additional resources For information and advice based on your specific … HealthLink BC www.healthlinkbc.ca – Get medically approved non-emergency health information. … Healthy eating …
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… both from the surface and ground, and can be from natural sources or human activities. For example, nearby farming and … well water . Metals Since well water comes from underground sources, different metals in the soil and rock can leach … in well water can come from human activity and natural sources. Most naturally occurring chemicals are found in …
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… processes. In B.C., natural minerals are the most common sources of arsenic in drinking water. The amount of arsenic …
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… underlying health issues. People may ingest lead from many sources, such as food, drinking water, soil, paint and dust. … You can also fix the problem by removing or replacing any sources of lead, such as fixtures in your building or lead …
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… Use of medications such as antacids with aluminum or calcium, antidepressants, antihistamines, narcotics (such as … some heart medications Use of supplements such as iron and calcium Health conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, … (#68b) Iron and Your Health (#68c) Iron in Foods (#68d) Calcium and your health (#68e) Dietary Fats and Your Health …
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… times each day Use little or no added salt or sugar Include sources of fat such as vegetable oil, nut or seed butters, … soft margarine, cheese, fatty fish and avocado. Nutritious sources of fat are important for your growing child Offer … babies. Solid foods can be offered before or after human milk or formula. Do what works best for you and your baby. …