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… with friends or family who have air-conditioning if your house gets too hot. Go to local cooling centres or community … water content and can help keep you hydrated Take a cool shower or bath or try a sponge or foot bath. You can also use … be treated at home if they are caught early. If you are showing signs of mild/moderate heat-related illness, start …
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… Parents often feel they need to supplement because they are worried that their baby is not getting enough … on to the breast after after using a bottle and may even refuse the breast. Talk to your healthcare provider Some moms may feel pressured to use formula rather than breastfeed. If you’re having …
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… what's happening. Explain where you are going and why. Use simple language: "The nurse is going to give you an … "You held so still when the doctor looked in your ears!" Useful resources Routine checkups Making the most of your …
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… other children Play with your toddler and teach sharing Use "yes" and "no" to clearly set reasonable limits. Briefly … explain your reasons and be consistent Model good manners: use "please" and "thank you" Continue to breastfeed or … Fight with other children while learning to share Show jealousy when attention is given to other family members …
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… palm oils. To eat more healthy fats and less saturated fat: Use olive, soybean and canola oils instead of butter, lard … Replace butter with olive oil and balsamic vinegar on bread Use nut butters on toast rather than cream cheese or butter Use lower fat milk instead of cream Sprinkle nuts or seeds …
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… in aerobic capacity (the amount of oxygen your body uses). This is usually expressed as a range. Your target … heart rate is. To calculate your maximum heart rate, use the following equation: HRmax = 208 – (0.7 x your age … activity levels. To calculate your target heart rate, use the following equations: During light intensity activity …
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… about topics such as sexual health, menstruation, menopause and more. Gender and Sexual Orientation Gender Dysphoria … Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) Relieving Menstrual Pain Menopause Black Cohosh for Menopause Symptoms Emotions and Menopause Hot Flashes and …
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… toddler's first teeth (called baby teeth) are important because they: Help your toddler stay healthy. Infections in the … tooth is coming is increased drooling. Teething does not cause fevers. To help your toddler cope with teething: Use a bib to catch drool Wipe your toddler’s face often to …
