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… Calluses and Corns: Using Pumice Stones On this page: Overview … the stone daily, and rinse the stone after each use. Soak your foot or other affected area in warm, soapy water for 5 … that cause circulatory problems or numbness, consult your doctor before trying any treatment for calluses or …
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… weakened and easily reinjured ankle. Proper initial care of your sprained ankle is critical. A compression wrap helps … swelling. If swelling is kept to a minimum, it may help your ankle feel better. Applying a compression wrap is easy … are self-fastening or come with clip fasteners. If not, use tape to secure the end. The wrap should be snug but …
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… Staying With Your Eating Plan When Your Schedule Shifts On this page: Getting Started Getting … your goals. You don't have to lose that feeling just because your routine is different now. Others have faced this …
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… A metered-dose inhaler lets you breathe medicine into your lungs quickly. Inhaled medicine works faster than the … inhaler gives a measured amount of medicine each time you use it. A metered-dose inhaler gives medicine in the form of a liquid mist. Your doctor may want you to use a spacer with your inhaler. …
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… Uterine Fibroids: Should I Use GnRH-A Therapy? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information … take GnRH-a You can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to treat pain and bleeding. You can take …
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… Alcohol: Drinking and Your Health On this page: Low-Risk Drinking … recommend that Canadians consider reducing their alcohol use. Aim to drink less, as even 1 to 2 standard drinks per … Helpline 1-866-332-2322 British Columbia: Alcohol and Drug Information and Referral Service 604-660-9382 (Greater …
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… Inpatient and Outpatient Treatment for Substance Use Disorder On this page: Overview Overview If you have substance use disorder , your doctor may suggest treatment at an inpatient or … may include group therapy, one-on-one counselling , drug and alcohol education, medical care, and family therapy …
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… Menopause: Should I Use Hormone Therapy (HT)? Decision Point You … a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are so that you can talk to your doctor about …
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… Substance Use: Helping Someone Get Treatment On this page: Overview … Overview If you have a family member or friend who is using drugs or other substances, you probably want to help. This … aren't punishing the person but that you want to protect yourself from any harm that their habit causes. For example, …
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… Work Closely With Your Doctor On this page: Overview Find a Doctor Who Will Be … to talk about topics such as sexuality, mental health, and drugs or alcohol if they know they can have time on their … about many common medical problems. Availability Because health problems rarely develop when it's convenient, it …