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… should be aware of them. Watch for: Chest pain or the heart beating fast or irregularly (palpitations). Allergic … should be aware of them. Watch for: Chest pain or the heart beating fast or irregularly (palpitations). Allergic …
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… are headaches, dizziness, an upset stomach, and the heart beating fast or irregularly ( palpitations ). Also watch for … are headaches, dizziness, an upset stomach, and the heart beating fast or irregularly ( palpitations ). Also watch for …
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… cardiac arrest? In cardiac arrest, the heart suddenly stops beating. This causes blood to stop pumping to the body. If the heartbeat is not restarted within minutes, the person will die. … a device that can detect a life-threatening abnormal heartbeat and help restore a normal rhythm. This device is …
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… for a Skin Wound Care of an Insect Sting Change in Heartbeat Chemical Burn Chemical in the Eye Chest Problems Chili … Care for an Accidental Amputation Emergency First Aid for Heatstroke Estimating the Size of a Burn Eye Flushing Eye … for a Skin Wound Care of an Insect Sting Change in Heartbeat Chemical Burn Chemical in the Eye Chest Problems Chili …
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… your muscles strong and your joints moving well. Ice or heat. Heat may help you loosen up your joints before an activity. … N. Katz MD, MPH - Rheumatology Primary Medical Reviewer Heather Quinn MD - Family Medicine Citations …
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… in the bottle after a feeding. Milk can get too hot! Never heat breast milk on top of the stove. It can get too hot too fast. Never microwave breast milk  either. The uneven heat can burn your baby's mouth. Resources & links: Storing …
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… and unpasteurized juice? Pasteurized juices have been heat treated to destroy pathogens (germs) and microbes that … spoilage. Raw freshly pressed or squeezed juices are not heat treated and are described here as unpasteurized. These … and cider before consuming. To pasteurize juice at home, heat to 70°C for at least one minute Avoid serving …
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… spend time in a dwelling or other building that isn't well heated during cold weather. Injuries from cold exposure … body temperature (hypothermia) occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can make heat. (There may be other reasons a person has a low body …
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… Overview A hot flash is a sudden sensation of intense body heat, often with profuse sweating and reddening of the head, … and alcohol. Eat smaller, more frequent meals to avoid the heat generated by digesting large amounts of food. Do not … Overview A hot flash is a sudden sensation of intense body heat, often with profuse sweating and reddening of the head, …
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… you know what to do if the detector alarm sounds. Have your heating system inspected each year. Monitor appliances, … the fire is completely out. Don't use kerosene or propane heaters in an enclosed area. Don't use a gas kitchen oven to heat your home. Don't burn charcoal or use a grill indoors. …