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… On this page: Overview Overview The implant is used to prevent pregnancy. It's a thin rod about the size of a matchstick … The implant can only be inserted by your doctor or another trained health professional. It only takes a few …
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… taking vitamin B6 for morning sickness greatly improves nausea , though not vomiting, for many people who are … There has been no sign of harm to the fetus with vitamin B6 use. footnote 1 , footnote 2 A typical dose of vitamin B6 … talking with your doctor or midwife. Pregnancy: Dealing With Morning Sickness …
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… which helps prevent mastitis. Mastitis can leave a new mother feeling very tired and run-down. Add the illness to … But it is usually easily cleared up with medicine. What causes it? This can happen when a nursing mother has a cracked … Sore Nipples Acetaminophen Non-steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Breast Engorgement …
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… to Prevent Stroke? Breast Cancer: Should I Have Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer? Bronchitis: Should I … Fluid Buildup in the Middle Ear? Endometriosis: Should I Use Hormone Therapy? Enlarged Prostate: Should I Take … I Take Medicine? Pregnancy: Should I Have an Epidural During Childbirth? Prostate Cancer: Should I Have Radiation …
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… the eye from the inner corner toward the outer corner. Use large amounts of water. This prevents a substance in the eye from washing into the other eye. Flushing the eye will be easier if you have … Pour water from a pitcher or jug over your eye. Do not use alcohol to flush the eye. Flushing your eye may help relieve …
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… 27 Blueberry, frozen 125 mL (½ cup)  22 Avocado ½ fruit  21 Other Spinach egg noodles, cooked 125 mL (½ cup)  86 Pork …
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… Psoriasis On this page: Health Tools Cause Symptoms What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations … moist with creams and lotions. These are often used with other treatments including shampoos, ultraviolet light, and … can trigger psoriasis or make symptoms worse. Avoid alcohol if it causes your symptoms to flare up. What to …
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… Shot On this page: Overview Overview The shot is used to prevent pregnancy. You get the shot in your upper arm or rear end … birth control for 3 months at a time. You then need another shot. The shot may cause bone loss. Talk to your …
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… or degrees Fahrenheit (°F). The standard in Canada and most other countries is degrees Celsius. In the United States, … Body temperature can vary by as much as 0.6°C (1°F) during the day. Before you take your temperature: Wait at … you take a temperature, read the instructions for how to use your type of thermometer. Oral (by mouth) is the most …
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… Taste: Nourishing body and soul. Make yourself a non-alcoholic drink (like tea, hot chocolate, sparkling water, … easy but nourishing meal. Smell: Finding comfort in scent. Use your favourite lotion, perfume, or cologne. Light a … cloves How many new things did you find to try? Are there others you might try? Write them here. Current as …