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Food safety Easy ways to make food safer

… produce brush to scrub fruits and vegetables with firm skin like carrots, potatoes and cantaloupe. Separate raw …

Breathing Problems Helping a Child Use a Metered-Dose Inhaler and Mask Spacer

… mask must fit snugly, with no gaps between the mask and the skin. Press down on the inhaler: Step 4 slide 4 of 5 < Prev … mask must fit snugly, with no gaps between the mask and the skin. Press down on the inhaler: Step 4 slide 4 of 5 < Prev …

Valley Fever

… period . In rare cases, valley fever can spread to the skin, bones, lymph nodes , and organs. It can lead to … period . In rare cases, valley fever can spread to the skin, bones, lymph nodes , and organs. It can lead to …

Low Blood Pressure Hypotension

… weak. Being confused. Being tired. Having cold, clammy skin. Breathing very fast. Having a fast heartbeat. If you … weak. Being confused. Being tired. Having cold, clammy skin. Breathing very fast. Having a fast heartbeat. If you …

Asthma Zones

… activities. You use your chest muscles to breathe. The skin between, above, and under the ribs collapses inward … activities. You use your chest muscles to breathe. The skin between, above, and under the ribs collapses inward …

Spinal Manipulation

… can be done with the hands or a special device. The careful, controlled force used on the joint can range from … you have tight muscles or muscles that spasm, your health care provider may first use heat, ultrasound, or electrical … is also very gentle. Who can do spinal manipulation? Health care providers who are commonly trained to do spinal …

Getting started Adding more physical activity to your life

… professionals to see if you should check with your health care provider before starting an exercise program. Most … health risk than being active! Check with your health care provider to see what types and amounts of activities … support and resources from your recreation centre, health care provider, exercise professional, public health unit, or …

Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis

… your nutrition needs may be different. Speak to your health care provider or a registered dietitian about your diet. Is … mineral, especially iron and vitamin A, unless your health care provider tells you to. High doses of some vitamins and minerals can be toxic. Talk to your health care provider before you take any supplements or herbal …

Abortion

… Medical or Surgical Abortion When to Call a Doctor Self-Care Overview What is an … home. Call 9-1-1 anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if: You passed out (lost … treatment. You are not getting better as expected. Self-Care Carefully follow all of your doctor's instructions …

Making Wise Health Decisions

… overall well-being as well as the quality and cost of your care. People who learn as much as they can about their … their doctors to make health decisions are happier with the care they receive and the results they achieve. Why should … and values. Sometimes the best choice is to say "no" to care you don't need. The best formula for making health …