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… disease and illness Manage health conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes Healthy eating … soft. A type of fibre called soluble fibre can help manage blood sugar (glucose) and help lower blood cholesterol. … tea, specialty coffees and teas and hot chocolate Sweetened alcoholic drinks Cakes, cookies, muffins, pastry, chocolate …
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… other tissues. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. This used to be treated with a strict diet, but now … and low-carbohydrate diets. Do not eat too much food. Avoid alcohol, especially beer and hard liquor such as whiskey and … other tissues. Gout is caused by too much uric acid in the blood. This used to be treated with a strict diet, but now …
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… the medicine? What will the medicine do (for example, lower blood pressure)? How will I know that this medicine is … eating do I take it? Does it matter? Is it okay to drink alcohol while I'm taking this medicine? What about side … the medicine? What will the medicine do (for example, lower blood pressure)? How will I know that this medicine is …
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… The oils are mixed with another substance (such as oil, alcohol, or lotion) and then put on the skin, sprayed in the … with the body's hormones and enzymes to cause changes in blood pressure, pulse, and other body functions. Another … with the body's hormones and enzymes to cause changes in blood pressure, pulse, and other body functions. Another …
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… your risk for oral cancer include using tobacco and heavy alcohol use. Other risk factors are being male and having an … of risk factors, such as using tobacco and drinking alcohol, increase the risk for oral cancer more than either … oral cancer. Don't use tobacco in any form. If you drink alcohol, limit how much you drink. Any amount of alcohol may …
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… a sign of cancer. An erection problem. This may occur when blood vessels that supply the penis are injured. You may not … a testicle twists on the spermatic cord and cuts off the blood supply to the testicle. It's a medical emergency. … lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. Try Home …
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… Teens With Grief Drugs and other substances Discussing alcohol and substance use with your children can help them … the risks that accompany them. Learn more about explaining alcohol to your child: Alcohol and Drug Use in Young People Helping Your Child …
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… of the eye that's usually white? This does not include a blood spot on the eye. Yes Redness in part of eye that's … area around eye No Pus from area around eye Is there any blood in the eye? This includes blood spots on the surface … lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. Try Home …
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… used in blends labelled as gripe water. In some batches, alcohol is a main ingredient. Ask your baby's doctor before … not use heated items such as these. Quieting a baby with alcohol. Even dipping a pacifier in brandy or other alcoholic drinks is dangerous. Methods not proven effective …
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… to occur. Examples of affected drugs include certain "blood thinners" (such as ticagrelor), colchicine, certain … pulmonary disease-COPD) This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy. Do … to occur. Examples of affected drugs include certain "blood thinners" (such as ticagrelor), colchicine, certain …
